Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs played a significant role in leading the New England Patriots to the Super Bowl this past season. His contributions were crucial in helping Drake Maye develop into one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL, as Diggs excelled in a single outstanding area.
Pro Football Focus' Daire Carragher published a list of the top 10 pass-catchers in contested situations from the 2025 season, ranking Stefon Diggs at No. 8.
"Diggs doesn’t possess the typical frame of a receiver tailored to win through contact," Carragher wrote on Tuesday. "He punched well above his weight in this category during his early career in Minnesota, but struggled toward the end of his time in Buffalo.
"Meanwhile, Diggs hauled in 12 contested catches on 16 opportunities this season. His 75% catch rate is the highest of any wide receiver to catch at least 10 passes."
Diggs caught 85 passes for 1,013 receiving yards and scored four touchdowns last season. However, there's a chance he won't be with the Patriots next season.
The 32-year-old receiver has a hefty $26 million cap hit for the upcoming season. But if the Patriots decide to cut him with a post-June 1 designation, New England could save about $20 million against the cap. These savings could significantly help the Patriots manage their finances moving forward.
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