Stefon Diggs Launched By Patriots After Tremendous Bowl Collapse, Authorized Turmoil & Cardi B Break up

Stefon Diggs has been launched by the New England Patriots on Wednesday (March 4) after a tumultuous season that included a disappointing Tremendous Bowl efficiency and a number of authorized battles.

The Patriots’ resolution to launch Diggs centered on monetary obligations.

The group confronted a $6 million roster bonus scheduled to vest on March 13, mixed along with his $20.6 million base wage, making a $26.5 million cap hit.

Reasonably than take up these prices, the crew elected to half methods with the receiver who had delivered 1,013 receiving yards throughout the common season.

Diggs launched an announcement expressing gratitude for his time in New England: “THANK YOU for a hell of a 12 months. We household eternally.”

The Patriots introduced they’d pursue upgrades on the receiver place via free company somewhat than rebuild across the veteran.

Throughout Tremendous Bowl LX on February 8, Diggs caught simply three passes for 37 yards because the Patriots fell to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13 in Santa Clara, California.

The veteran receiver remained largely invisible all through the competition, along with his first catch arriving within the second quarter and his remaining reception coming late within the recreation for 26 yards.

A high-profile breakup with rapper Cardi B has additionally left him navigating probably the most difficult intervals of his profession.

Diggs and Cardi B, who welcomed a child boy in November 2025, ended their relationship instantly following the Tremendous Bowl loss.

He’s additionally dealing with lawsuits and prison prices. Simply days earlier than the Tremendous Bowl, Diggs was hit with felony prices of strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault allegations.

Diggs pleaded not responsible to the fees throughout his arraignment listening to.

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