"Although on the field, Diggs contributed greatly to a Super Bowl run, his antics off the field, to put it mildly, were a constant headache and distraction. Still, for a team in need of serious wide receiver help to release their $63.5 million investment is a bit stunning. Players like Diggs aren't really a dime a dozen, so Eliot Wolf and Mike Vrabel will need to find a viable solution for Drake Maye and the offense."
"Concepcion has performed so well in the pre-draft process that he's in danger of not being on the board at No. 31. But if he falls into the Patriots' lap, he may, at least body composition-wise, be a very suitable replacement for Diggs. Concepcion is a fast and physical separator who has big-play ability and can be a big target down the field."
"Cooper is another player whose stock has risen so rapidly that he could get snatched up before New England is on the clock. But that is also a testament to how good he is. Like Concepcion, he has a very similar frame to Diggs and has a wide catch radius and great speed. He's strong on contested catches as well, and hauled in 13 touchdowns this past year."
The New England Patriots released Stefon Diggs on Wednesday, ending his brief tenure with the team. Despite contributing significantly on the field during a Super Bowl run, Diggs' off-field antics created constant distractions. Releasing a $63.5 million investment in a player of Diggs' caliber is surprising, as elite wide receivers are scarce. General manager Eliot Wolf and coach Mike Vrabel must find solutions to support quarterback Drake Maye and the offense. The Patriots may pursue blockbuster trades for players like A.J. Brown or George Pickens, sign veteran free agents like Alec Pierce, or address the need through the draft. This situation has significantly impacted Wolf's offseason planning.
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