After suffering a defeat in the Super Bowl last month, the pass catcher is now seeking a new team.
The New England Patriots are gearing up to part ways with seasoned pass catcher Stefon Diggs, who is slated for release as the new NFL league year commences in the upcoming week.
As per various reports, monetary factors predominantly influenced this choice. Diggs’ wage ceiling amount was projected to rise considerably from $10.5 million to $26.5m, and retaining him on the squad beyond the next week would have activated an additional $6m in guaranteed funds.
Soon after the information surfaced, Diggs published a statement on Instagram, showing appreciation to the organization and its supporters.
“Thank you for a hell of a year. We family forever.”
Diggs arrived in New England during the prior offseason, signing a three-year contract valued at $69m, and rapidly cemented his role as both a pivotal attacking asset and an impactful personality among teammates.
Throughout the 2025 standard season, he headed the team in receptions, amassing 85 grabs for 1,013 yards and four scores.
He likewise played a role in New England’s playoff journey towards Super Bowl LX, logging 14 catches for 110 yards and one score over four postseason contests.
Nevertheless, Diggs’ prospects have also been shadowed by a persisting legal predicament. The 32-year-old is confronted with charges of felony strangulation along with other accusations, connected to a purported altercation involving his private cook.
He asserted his innocence and is slated to attend a preliminary hearing on the first of April.
His exit necessitates the Patriots bolstering the pass-catching corps surrounding signal-caller Drake Maye. Presently, the lineup comprises seasoned players Mack Hollins and Kayshon Boutte, in addition to DeMario Douglas, first-year draft selection Kyle Williams, and unselected hopeful Efton Chism III.