Patriots Release Diggs, Eye Top Receiver

0:00On this March 5th, here's what's making headlines for the NFL. The New England Patriots have decided to release White receivers to Fawn Diggs ahead of the 2026 season. The 32-year-old signed a $39 million deal with the team last March and became a key part of their Super Bowl LIX run. He led the Patriots with 85 receptions, 1,013 yards, 51 first downs, 17 catches of 20 plus yards, and 4 touchdowns. This move helps the team save money and creates salary cap space. Releasing Diggs means a $9.7 million dead cap hit, but it frees up $26.5 million and avoids a $6 million. Dollar roster guarantee. Free agency opens next week so they are gearing up for changes. Quarterback Drake May, who had an MVP level season, reacted to the news. The Patriots want to keep building their offense around him in his third year, especially after their surprise Super Bowl appearance. They need a top receiver to pair with his league leading completion percentage and yards

1:03per attempt. One option is signing Alec Pierce, the former Colt, who hit career highs with 37 catches and 1,000 3 yards last season. He is excited to show he can handle more short and intermediate routes in a bigger role. Other paths include trading for AJ. Brown, who has ties to coach Mike Rable from their Titans days, or drafting a blue chip prospect like Denzel Boston from Washington, K.C., Concept C-O from Texas A&M, or Omar Cooper, Jr., from Indiana at pick number 31. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the description. Head in, sound on, lights out. That is the routine, S-O-L-I, solelypillo.com.