Stefon Diggs Released by Patriots, Free Agent Market Awaits

0:00For the NFL, it's March 4th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. Stefan Diggs had a strong first year with the New England Patriots, staying healthy for all 17 games and catching 85 passes for one, 2013 yards and four touchdowns. That performance helped the team reach the Super Bowl, but now the book is closing on his short time there. The Patriots plan to release the Pro Bowl next week when the New League year starts, and Diggs confirmed it with a goodbye post on social media. The team structured his three-year $63.5 million deal to make an early exit easy, especially given his age and injury history, coming off an ACL tear. By letting him go now, they saved $16.8 million against the cap in 2026 and only carry a $9.7 million dollar dead money hit. Diggs faces legal troubles that likely played a role, including a felony strangulation charge from an incident with his personal chef back in early.

1:00December. The case is still unresolved, which could lead to a league suspension down the line. This leaves the Patriots without a clear number one receiver as they gear up to defend their AFC title, sparking a busy off-season search for weapons to build around their quarterback. At 32 years old and heading into his 12th NFL season, Diggs brings 7 1,000-yard campaigns and over 11,000 career, receiving yards to the free agent market, where teams will weigh his talent against the uncertainties. Support for this D&N episode comes from our sponsor. Sally Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-L-I, sallypillo.com. S-O-L-L-I, sallypillo.com. S-O-L-L-I, sallypillo.com.