The New England Patriots have informed wide receiver Stefon Diggs of their plans to release him when the NFL league year begins on March 11, 2026. Diggs, who signed a three-year, $63.5 million contract last March, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram acknowledging the move. This comes amid financial considerations and an ongoing legal case for the 32-year-old star.
Oh, the NFL drama never sleeps, darlings! Just when Stefon Diggs was serving up those Super Bowl looks with the New England Patriots, reports hit that the team is cutting ties after one stellar season. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network and Mike Reiss of ESPN, the Pats gave Diggs the heads-up on Wednesday, planning his release next week to dodge a $6 million guarantee and free up over $16 million in cap space. Business is business, but oof—talk about a plot twist! 💸
Diggs, the four-time Pro Bowler born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, on November 29, 1993, joined New England ahead of the 2025 season after shining with the Vikings and Bills (where he led the league in receptions and yards in 2020). In his lone year with the Pats, he led the squad with 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns— the first Patriot to hit 1,000 yards since Julian Edelman in 2019. He even added 14 receptions for 110 yards and a score in their playoff run to Super Bowl LX. Chemistry with QB Drake Maye? Chef's kiss. 👌
But off-field headlines stole the show too. Diggs pleaded not guilty in February 2026 to felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault charges from an alleged December 2025 dispute with his former personal chef in Dedham, Massachusetts. He and his team call it a financial spat, with a pre-trial hearing set for April 1. Sources say the legal woes aren't the main driver here—it's mostly the bag—but fans are side-eyeing the timing. 😏
Diggs spilled the tea himself on Instagram Stories: “THANK YOU for a hell of a year. We family forever ❤️ @patriots,” followed by “Until we meet again…8” with a red heart. Heartbreaking? Or just the start of his next chapter? Spill your thoughts—where's Diggs landing next?
