New England Patriots
“I do know there’s some left, and I’m wanting ahead to getting an opportunity to hopefully throw him some extra passes and watch [No.] 8 go.”
Stefon Diggs performed a key position in New England’s run to Tremendous Bowl LX.
However, even with the veteran large receiver turning into the primary Patriots wideout since Julian Edelman (2019) to file greater than 1,000 receiving yards in a single season, Diggs could possibly be a possible cap casualty this offseason if New England wished to additional increase its roster.
Whereas Diggs signed a three-year cope with New England in March 2025, his $20.6 million base wage in 2026 isn’t absolutely assured. If New England cuts Diggs earlier than June 1, they’d save $16.8 million, per Over The Cap.
In the event that they designate Diggs as a post-June 1 launch, they’d save $20.8 million in cap area by spreading a $9.7 million deal cap hit throughout each 2026 and 2027.
“[Expletive], except they choose out of the contract,” Diggs said Sunday when requested if he expects to be again in Foxborough in 2026. “I anticipate being right here. I hope so. Love my guys. Hell of a yr enjoying with them. We constructed some actual family-like bonds, so I hope so. I don’t management it.”
Whereas Diggs thrived in his first season in Foxborough, he’ll flip 33 years previous in November — and created just a few distractions throughout the 2025 season along with his authorized points.
Diggs has a court docket date set for this Friday. The Professional Bowl large receiver is facing charges of assault and strangulation over an alleged incident with a girl who labored as his private chef. He has denied the allegations, with the Patriots voicing their assist for him.
Diggs also was sued in Florida last week by a person figuring out himself as a previous enterprise affiliate. The person claims that Diggs broken his fame and damage his enterprise and that he was assaulted by two males related to Diggs.
Because the Patriots look to construct off of a breakthrough 2025, shifting on from Diggs solely turns into a tangible state of affairs for New England in the event that they allocate that cap area elsewhere — or discover a youthful various to pair up with Maye shifting ahead.
Maye was candid Tuesday when requested about Diggs and what he ought to provide New England in 2026 and past.
“I can’t say sufficient about what he’s performed for us, what he’s performed for this group and what he’s proved to himself,” Maye said. “I feel I noticed him say one thing about that, proving to himself the participant he’s and the way he can nonetheless be a big-time participant on this league, and he showcased that.
“He’s received loads of juice left within the tank, and he informed me the opposite day he’s received an opportunity to essentially work on his craft within the offseason.”
Diggs reeled in three catches on his three targets from Maye in Tremendous Bowl LX, ending with 37 yards within the 29-13 loss.
“Man, I want I might have given him extra probabilities within the sport,” Maye mentioned of Diggs. “I do know he most likely thinks the identical method, and I feel he’s simply been an amazing pressure this yr.”
Maye believes {that a} full offseason ought to serve Diggs nicely after recovering from a torn ACL final spring and summer time.
“He actually didn’t have an opportunity final offseason coming from an damage, so he’s received an opportunity to get again and dealing and simply making an attempt get no matter’s left in his physique,” Maye mentioned. “I do know there’s some left, and I’m wanting ahead to getting an opportunity to hopefully throw him some extra passes and watch [No.] 8 go.”
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