It's official: Stefon Diggs is no longer with the New England Patriots.
It was reported earlier this month that the Patriots were going to release Diggs, but the move was finally made official on Wednesday and now Diggs will be looking for a new home.
The reason for the cut was strictly financially-related. Diggs' cap hit was going to balloon to $26.5 million this season and the Pats didn't want that on their books. After failing to rework his deal, New England decided to cut Diggs loose.
Diggs is long in the tooth at 32 years old, but he showed he's got plenty left in the tank after a season in which he broke the 1,000-yard mark once again. Diggs also played a massive role in the development of Drake Maye.
Three teams that could give Diggs a look in free agency are the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders.
Things didn't end well between Diggs and the Bills, but the veteran wideout and quarterback Josh Allen revealed last season that there is no bad blood and the veteran wideout even admitted he misses Buffalo.
“I love y’all, I know I’m far gone, but I do miss you, I have a great relationship with y’all,” Diggs said. “Keep hanging your hat on that quarterback. That quarterback is a Hall of Fame quarterback."
"Parts of me wish things were different because I do got a lot of love and respect for that team... I know they’re not huge fans of me at this point, but... I got a lot of love and respect for that organization and that fan base," Diggs added.
With the Bills needing more firepower for Allen, even in the wake of the trade for DJ Moore with the Chicago Bears, it's conceivable they could give Diggs a one-year deal to get the band back together.
In Washington, the Commanders have yet to add the impact receiver they need and Deebo Samuel remains unsigned and isn't guaranteed to be back.
The belief is that Brandon Aiyuk will be going to Washington once he's released by the San Francisco 49ers, but depending a guy who hasn't played a snap since 2024 to be the WR2 behind Terry McLaurin would amount to a major gamble.
ESPN's Adam Schefter has also reported that the Niners are "not planning to release" Aiyuk anytime soon, which makes that situation very murky.
The Chiefs are another team that needs to add a wide receiver.
Their group is currently headlined by Rashee Rice, who is facing more legal trouble, and Xavier Worthy, who is coming off a disappointing season and is considered unproven.
Diggs will no doubt be looking to join a contender and all three teams could fit that bill.
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