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The Patriots plan to release Stefon Diggs to free up cap space (about $57 million cap, plus $22.5 million guaranteed cash). Fans are invited to vote in a SB Nation Reacts poll on Diggs’ replacement options, including free agency (e.g., Alec Pierce), trades (e.g., A.J. Brown), or via the NFL Draft, with results to be shared later this week.
Stefon Diggs’s mother, Stephanie Diggs, publicly backed Cardi B by attending her Little Miss Drama Tour concert and posting an Instagram poll about footwear choices, as rumors swirled about Cardi B and Diggs’ split and reports circulated that Diggs was released by the New England Patriots.
New England plans to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs after the league year begins, freeing roughly $16.8 million in cap space. Diggs, 32, signed a three-year, $63.5 million deal and was coming off an ACL injury, but the Patriots viewed him as a declining No. 1 option; the move leaves a WR group that could include targets like A.J. Brown or Alec Pierce as potential replacements.
New England plans to release Stefon Diggs after the 2026 league year, despite his 2025 production (99 catches, 1,123 yards, 4 TDs), citing age, contract structure, and off-field concerns; the move yields about $15.8 million in cap relief and creates a leadership void, forcing the Patriots to replace a top target for Drake Maye through internal development or external additions as the receiving corps is reshaped.
The New England Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs after the start of 2026 free agency due to a $26.5 million cap hit, despite Diggs producing 99 receptions for 1,123 yards and four touchdowns alongside quarterback Drake Maye in 2025. He becomes the second veteran cut this offseason for New England, with NFL free agency officially opening March 11 after the team previously parted ways with Antonio Gibson.
New England plans to release WR Stefon Diggs before free agency, freeing about $16.8M in cap space (with a $26.5M 2026 cap hit and $9.7M in dead money). Diggs signed a three-year, $69M deal last year, and the team is eyeing upgrades at receiver, with targets such as Mike Evans, Alec Pierce, Wan’Dale Robinson, or even a trade for A.J. Brown.
The New England Patriots released wide receiver Stefon Diggs after one season to save against a projected $26.5 million cap hit in 2026, despite his 85-catch, 1,013-yard season. The move creates a major need at receiver and could spark a pursuit of A.J. Brown or other options (including Alec Pierce) this offseason. The article notes Diggs also faces felony charges of strangulation or suffocation from a December incident, with a court date set in April.
The New England Patriots have informed Stefon Diggs they intend to release him at the start of the new league year, potentially triggering trade interest as other teams evaluate cap space. Diggs would carry $6 million guaranteed if he’s on the roster next week, while the move would save about $16.8 million against the cap. Diggs, who recovered from a 2024 ACL injury to post 1,013 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 85 catches in 2025, added 14 receptions for 110 yards and a TD in the postseason as the Patriots reached Super Bowl LX.
The New England Patriots informed Stefon Diggs they plan to release him at the start of the league year for financial reasons, despite a 1,013-yard season with 85 catches. Diggs, who turns 33, will hit free agency as teams scour the market for top receivers, while Patriots coach Mike Vrabel praised his leadership during his lone year in New England.
The New England Patriots released veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs after a 1-year, 85-catch, 1,013-yard season with 4 TDs, clearing about $35.3 million in cap space but taking a $9.7 million dead-cap hit. Diggs, strong in the regular season but quiet in the playoffs, becomes a hot free agent as he pursues a championship with a new team.
Stefon Diggs’ cryptic social-media behavior continues to spark headlines as he, now with the New England Patriots, purges his Instagram and faces questions about his future amid a heavy 2026 cap hit. The piece recalls past turmoil from his Bills tenure, including a 2024 trade to the Texans, and notes ongoing legal issues—felony strangulation/suffocation and misdemeanor assault charges plus a civil defamation suit—though Diggs denies the charges and plans to defend himself.
The Patriots’ 2026 wide receiver outlook centers on adding a true elite playmaker around Stefon Diggs, building on a stronger 2025 receiver corps. If unrestricted free agency yields a top target, Alec Pierce is the prize due to his size-speed and deep-threat resume, though his projected ~$25 million/year price could be steep. Other veteran options (Pickens, Evans, Hopkins, Cooks, etc.) thin quickly, likely pushing New England toward the draft (Denzel Boston, KC Concepcion, or day-two targets) if a splash signing doesn’t materialize. In 2025, Diggs led the unit as the primary playmaker, with Hollins, Boutte, Douglas, and Williams contributing; the Pats will need a complementary outside weapon to free Diggs and stabilize the offense in 2026, or rely on solid protection and scheming to remain productive.
At the NFL Scouting Combine, New England laid out a cautious, trade- and draft-focused plan for 2026: they are weighing A.J. Brown or Maxx Crosby trades (Crosby viewed as more realistic on cost and timing), while Diggs’s future remains under consideration but many internal voices expect him to stay on his current contract. In free agency they’ll pursue edge rushers and safeties while targeting a blocking tight end and drafting a receiving one; Barmore’s future could involve a trade, Tonga may depart, Onwenu is expected to stay, and the club aims to stay cap-conscious with a mix of veteran signings and draft picks to remain competitive.
The article argues the Patriots are better off keeping Stefon Diggs rather than trading for A.J. Brown, unless Brown can be acquired cheaply. Diggs, who returned from a torn ACL, posted 85 receptions for 1,013 yards in 17 games, and with over $45 million in cap space, the piece suggests Brown’s youth and upside aren’t enough to justify a costly swap unless the price is right.
Patriots GM Eliot Wolf offered lengthy, guarded answers at the NFL Scouting Combine, signaling openness to trades and a broad plan for free agency and the draft while avoiding specifics on Stefon Diggs, Christian Gonzalez’s extension, or other players. A narrator-style translation suggests Hawkins will be re-signed if market conditions allow, edge rushers are a focus in a deep draft, and guard/center considerations loom, all under ongoing ownership support but with spend limits in mind. In short, New England aims to improve through a mix of drafting, targeted signings, and strategic trades rather than sweeping, high-cost moves.