Stefon Diggs Hits Free Agency After Patriots Cut Ties: New England Patriots star wide receiver Stefon Diggs is now an unrestricted free agent following his March 2026 release after a stellar 2025 season. Diggs led the team with 85 catches for 1,013 yards and 4 TDs, powering their Super Bowl run despite a playoff dip, but his $26.5M 2026 cap hit and off-field legal issues— including denied strangulation charges from a chef dispute—prompted the move. Signing a 3-year, $69M deal in 2025 with $26M guaranteed, he thanked the Pats on Instagram: "THANK YOU for hell of a year. We family forever," amid speculation of reunions with Houston or fits like Tennessee. By Donnell Ballard