"The team told the 32-year-old former NFL star he's being cut loose next week when the season officially begins, according to ESPN. He appeared to confirm that report with an Instagram post addressed to the Patriots organization. Thank you for a hell of a year, he wrote. We family forever."
"ESPN said Diggs was a victim of the NFL salary cap. Had the Patriots kept him on the team they would've owed him an additional $6 million. The move frees up $16 million in total that can now be used differently."
"Diggs' departure comes less than a month after the Patriots were soundly defeated by the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl. The four-time Pro-Bowler only spent a year in New England after playing with the Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans and Minnesota Vikings."
The New England Patriots cut 32-year-old wide receiver Stefon Diggs following their Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Diggs spent one season with New England after previous stints with the Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, and Minnesota Vikings. The release was driven by salary cap management, as keeping Diggs would have cost the team an additional $6 million. The move frees up $16 million total for other roster needs. Diggs confirmed his departure via Instagram, expressing gratitude for his time with the organization. The four-time Pro-Bowler is now free to sign with another NFL team.
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