Patriots Release Stefon Diggs After One Season

0:00This is Corey with NFL News Today, powered by the Daily News Now, subscribe for daily updates on your team. The New England Patriots are releasing wide receiver Stefan Diggs after just one season with the team. The four-time pro-Bull star signed a three-year contract as a free agent back in March 2025. In that short time, he delivered strong stats with 85 receptions, 1,013 yards, and 4 touchdowns. Diggs quickly became a key leader, mentoring younger players and strengthening the wide receiver group overall. But the team faced tough financial choices heading into next year. At 33 years old, Diggs carried a hefty $26.5 million salary cap hit for 2026. Efforts to rework his deal fell apart, leading to this mutual split. Fans lit up social media with mixed feelings, from disappointment over losing a top talent to understanding the cap realities. Many praise his impact despite the brief stay. Now the Patriots turn to free agency and the 2026 NFL Draft to rebuild their top receiving threat and stay competitive.

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