Diggs, who signed a three-year, $63 million contract with New England last offseason, delivered 1,013 receiving yards and four touchdowns over 17 games in his lone season with the team. With Diggs turning 33 next season, the team could gain roughly $20 million in cap space by-designating him for release with a potential June 1 designation.
In his single season with the Patriots, Diggs contributed to the club’s Super Bowl run and helped elevate Drake Maye to one of the NFL’s rising quarterback prospects. As a free agent, Diggs could attract interest from teams pursuing immediate Super Bowl contention, potentially including the Bills, who remain a familiar rival and potential suitor.
The move signals the Patriots’ broader strategy to adjust the roster under their salary-cap constraints while remaining competitive in a rapidly shifting market. The legal tampering period is expected to heighten activity across the league as teams position themselves for the March 11 start of the new league year.
