Patriots Release Stefon Diggs, Opening Cap Space

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 shaking up their roster just weeks after falling to the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl 60. It was a strong year under first year head coach Mike Raible, with the team going 14 wins and three losses, taking the AFC East title, and reaching their first Super Bowl since the 2018-2019 season. Now heading into the offseason, the Patriots made a big move by releasing star-wide receivers to fond digs after just one year. He led their receivers with 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns. Digs took the news in stride, posting a thankful message on social media about his time with the team. Fans and analysts see this as the start of major changes for New England as they rebuild. The decision boils down to money. His salary was jumping from $10.5 million to $26.5 million, plus a $6 million roster bonus.

1:01Releasing him now frees up a ton of cap space for free agency. Digs hits the open market next week as a top free agent, drawing interest from teams needing a playmaker. Meanwhile, the Patriots are eyeing replacements to bolster their receiving core. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com