Patriots Release Stefon Diggs, Pressure on Maye

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is NFL News Today. Subscribe to keep up with every headline, every game. Stefan Diggs had a standout first season with the New England Patriots. Despite recovering from a torn ACL, he notched his seventh 1,000-yard receiving year and became quarterback Drake May's go-to target. His play helped turn a four-win team from 2024 into Super Bowl's 60 contenders. Now the Patriots plan to release the four-time pro-bola at the start of the new league year. That move saves them at least $16,800,000 in salary cap space by cutting short his three-year deal after just one season. Diggs delivered big on the field, became with off-field distractions, including legal troubles like felony strangulation charges to which he pleaded. Not guilty. Officials weighed his production against his age 33 next year, and a hefty $26,500,000 cap hit in 20. 26, deciding it was time to move on.

1:01The release puts real pressure on sophomore quarterback Drake May, who leaned heavily on digs for targets, catches, and yards. Without him, the passing game loses his top threat, especially after May finished second in MVP voting thanks to that dynamic offense. New England has about $56,000,000 in cap room, and a thin wide receiver group led by players like Mack Holland's and Keishan Boote. Neither a true number one option. With a late draft pick at 31st overall, they're eyeing trades for stars like AJ. Brown or free agent splashes to rebuild around May this off-season. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode, a pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. S-O-L-I. SullyPillow.com. SullyPillow.com. SullyPillow.com. SullyPillow.com. SullyPillow.com.