Patriots Release Diggs Amid Legal Issues, Salary Cap Concerns

0:00For the NFL, it's March 4th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The New England Patriots are set to release wide receiver Stefan Diggs after just one season with the team. The 32-year-old confirmed the news on social media Wednesday, wrapping up a short stint that started with a three-year free-agent deal last...offseason. Diggs put up solid numbers in his only year there, with 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns. As the parcher comes, as the Patriots look to manage their salary cap better, he shared a heartfelt message online, thanking the team for a great year, calling them family forever and hinting at a possible reunion down the line. Fans have mixed feelings, with some praising his production and others noting the quick exit. Releasing him now saves the Patriots from a big cap-hit jump, from $10.5 million to $26.5 million next year. He'll say the team plans to shop for new wide receiver talent this offseason through

1:02free agency or trades. Meanwhile, Diggs faces ongoing legal issues from a December incident with his personal chef, including felony strangulation charges and misdemeanor, assault. He pleaded not guilty back on February 13th, with his next pretrial hearing scheduled for April 1st. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the Description. Your Sleep Podcasts are your thing. This is your pillow. Built for comfort and calm, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com