The New England Patriots no longer have Stefon Diggs on the roster. The Patriots officially released Diggs at the start of the NFL's new league year, the team announced. The 32-year-old wide receiver was cut due to financial reasons. However, could Diggs make a surprise return to the Patriots for the 2026-27 NFL season?
New England has not ruled out re-signing Diggs for the upcoming NFL season, according to Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf. This is a shocking development, as the Patriots have signed Romeo Doubs to a long-term contract and continue to pursue Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown.
"We're always looking for ways to improve the team, so that's not to say anything is final at any spot on the roster," Wolf said. "And we want [Stefon Diggs] Best. He was a tremendous player for us throughout the season. I feel like wherever he goes next – if it's somewhere else, if he comes back here – he's going to have a tremendous season.
The Patriots clearly have Diggs in mind, as a potential return would be popular with fans and players. The 32-year-old wide receiver was one of the leaders in the locker room and became the voice of the pre-game huddle. Diggs' connection with Drake Mays was a vital part of New England's offense.
Diggs caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns during the 2025–26 NFL regular season. The 32-year-old wide receiver's production dropped during the NFL playoffs; However, this was partially due to the poor play of the offensive line. This troubled Mayes and affected his play during the NFL playoffs.
The Patriots will continue to pursue Brown, but if a deal is not completed, they may turn their attention to Diggs.
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