Patriots Release Diggs, Target Top WRs

0:00It's March 4th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The New England Patriots shook things up this week by releasing why receiver Stefan Diggs after just one season with the team. They had signed him to a team-friendly multi-year deal last offseason, which let them walk away easily. Diggs put up 1,013 receiving yards and helped push the Patriots to the Super Bowl. Now heading into the 2026 season, New England needs a top-wide-out to pair with young quarterback Drake May. On my last year, the pads are coming off a strong campaign, making them a hot destination for free agents in trade targets this offseason. Fans and analysts see this as a bold reset, freeing up cap space while building around their rising star. Diggs brought better and savvy at age 32, but the team wants fresh options to sustain contention. Top trade candidate AJ Brown tops the wish list, thanks to his past work with head coach Mike Frabel and another 1,000 yard year, despite a dip.

1:01He's a proven game-changer who could demand a big package from Philly. Other strong fits include veteran Mike Evans for steady production, free agent Alec Pierce with breakout potential, reliable Joanne Jennings from San, Francisco, and DJ Moore seeking a new home in Chicago. Expect the Patriots to chase aggressively as the market heats up. Welcome to our sponsor for backing this episode. It phones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM