Patriots Release Stefon Diggs, Freeing Cap Space

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. The New England Patriots are parting ways with wide receivers to fond digs after their push to Super Bowl 60. The team told the 32-year-old he will be released at the start of the New League year next week. That comes just one year after he signed a $3.69 million deal. This decision frees up major salary cap room for New England. He's carried a $26.5 million cap hit heading into next year. The move boosts their 35.3 million in available space this off season, despite a 9.7 million dead money charge. Digs delivered a solid regular season in his Patriots debut. He started all 17 games with 85 catches for 1,013 yards and 4 touchdowns. It marked a strong recovery from his 2024 knee injury that limited him to 8 games with Houston. His postseason output fell flat though, with only 14 catches over 4 games.

1:01That included 3 receptions for 37 yards in the 29-13 Super Bowl loss against Seattle. Even so, Coach Mike Raible praised him as a steady locker room presence. Now Digs enters free agency as a top target for teams. At this stage, he is sure to seek a contender that can deliver his first championship ring. This story is made possible by our sponsor. See the episode description. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. As well, I-S-O-L-I, soleypillo.com.