"The Patriots informed four-time Pro Bowl WR Stefon Diggs they're releasing him after the start of the league year next week. This move gets them off the hook for the guaranteed money he was due when the new league year began, and now they can use that saved cap space on other positions of need, or big-name players who fit what they're trying to build with their roster."
"When the Patriots chose to sign Diggs last offseason, it was an attempt to give Drake Maye the WR1 he lacked during his rookie season. For much of 2025, Diggs was exactly what the offense and the quarterback needed, but his inconsistent production made it easy to predict they might already choose to move on."
"Diggs was widely considered a band-aid fix for the wide receiver issue the team has been dealing with for several years, and they might view this offseason as the best time to finally address it fully and get a younger player in the door, whether that's with someone like Alec Pierce or a rookie from the incoming class."
The New England Patriots released four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs just one season into his three-year contract, a surprising move for a team needing receiver help. The release frees up guaranteed money and cap space for other positions or high-profile players. While Diggs played a significant role in the offense during 2025, inconsistent production and an ongoing court case influenced the decision. The Patriots signed Diggs to provide quarterback Drake Maye with a top receiver after his rookie season, but now view this offseason as an opportunity to address the wide receiver position more comprehensively through younger players or draft prospects.
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