"The move would be surprising, but there is a world in which it happens. Releasing Diggs, who will turn 33 next season, would save just shy of $17 million. While his play was a breath of fresh air for Patriots fans, there's a real possibility his production drops off as he ages, and with the potential addition of other targets for Maye."
"The release of Diggs would come as a shock, no doubt. His 85 catches and 1,013 yards this season led the team, and he had five 100+ yard games, something the entire 2024 squad accomplished only once. Nonetheless, his release isn't an impossibility. While his play being the reason seems unlikely, his cap charge and off-field concerns are more likely catalysts."
The Patriots will reach the Super Bowl for the first time since 2019, prompting offseason roster speculation. Releasing Stefon Diggs could save just shy of $17 million in 2026 as he approaches age 33. Diggs led the team with 85 catches and 1,013 yards, including five 100+ yard games. Cap-charge considerations and pending off-field legal issues, including upcoming court appearances for strangulation and assault, increase the risk of a release. Cutting Diggs would remove a key playmaker and Zach Maye's favored target, though retirement or acquiring a star receiver could change roster calculations.
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