Stefon Diggs’ flirtation with the Patriots is officially done as of Friday morning, leaving New England’s offense in the lurch. Talks stalled over money—Diggs wanted $25 million a year, per ESPN, while the Pats balked at topping $20M—and now the All-Pro wideout’s back on the market. After 1,183 yards and 8 scores with Buffalo in 2024, he’s the prize of a thinning free agency pool. Where’s he headed next?
Picture this: Diggs in Foxborough, snagging slants from Drake Maye, turning third-and-6 into first downs. It was a tantalizing fit—New England’s got $40M in cap space (OverTheCap)—but the rookie QB and 4-13 stench might’ve scared him off. His tape’s still electric: 103 catches, 67 first downs, 10.2 yards per target. He’s not slowing down at 31; he’s just picky.
X is ablaze—Texans fans are begging for a C.J. Stroud pairing, while Ravens supporters see him as Lamar Jackson’s WR1. Baltimore’s got $18M to play with and a playoff-ready roster; Houston’s got $22M and a rising star under center. Either way, Diggs’ next move could flip the AFC script—free agency’s wild ride ain’t over yet.
The Pats? Back to square one. Douglas and Pop Douglas aren’t scaring anyone—410 yards led their receivers last year. Diggs was their shot at relevance; now they’re just another team scrambling for crumbs.
