The New England Patriots are releasing wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and the veteran had a nice message for the team’s fans on his way out the door.
Diggs posted a message on social media thanking Patriots fans for a memorable year and referred to them as “family forever” ahead of his departure.
Stefon Diggs’ good bye. The Patriots will release the veteran receiver next week. pic.twitter.com/fLEYOsElqH
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 4, 2026
Diggs spent just one season with the Patriots, though it will go down as a memorable one. He re-established himself as a valuable player coming off a torn ACL, catching 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns. He definitely means it when he says the chance to come back and play again at a high level was quite meaningful to him.
The Patriots’ decision is ultimately a financial one, as Diggs’ cap charge was set to rise to $26.5 million next season. That was more than the team was willing to pay to keep him.
Diggs turned 32 in November. He should have plenty of suitors in free agency.
