"Diggs' base salary was rising from $2.9 million in 2025 to $20.6 million in 2026, and his salary cap charge was increasing from $10.5 million to $26.5 million. Diggs would have been guaranteed an additional $6 million, on top of the $1.7 million he's still guaranteed to receive, had he been on the roster by the end of next week."
"So the Patriots made the calculation that those increased charges, plus Diggs turning 33 in November, made this the time to move on -- despite him turning in a solid 2025 regular season that included a team-high 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns."
"Once his release from the Patriots is official, Diggs will become a free agent and be eligible to sign with a team when free agency begins on Wednesday (4 p.m. ET). As for the Patriots, they now project to have about $57 million in salary cap space."
The New England Patriots informed Stefon Diggs on Wednesday of their intention to release him, effective next week. Diggs' base salary was set to jump from $2.9 million to $20.6 million in 2026, with his salary cap charge increasing from $10.5 million to $26.5 million. The decision came despite Diggs recording 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns during the 2025 regular season. The Patriots determined that the increased financial commitment, combined with Diggs turning 33 in November, warranted moving on. Diggs will become a free agent and can sign with another team when free agency begins. The release provides the Patriots approximately $57 million in salary cap space.
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