Stefon Diggs’ 1,000-yard season and remaining two-year contract make him a key offseason storyline. For bettors: markets may initially price Diggs to stay in New England, keeping Patriots’ team receiving totals steady — but value could appear on markets for Diggs to be cut or traded, affecting player props (receptions/yards) if he moves to a more pass-heavy offense.
SANTA CLARA — Stefon Diggs hopes his Patriots tenure doesn’t end with Sunday’s Super Bowl loss. The 32-year-old veteran delivered New England’s first 1,000-yard receiving season since 2019, finishing the year with 85 catches for 1,013 yards despite returning from a season-ending knee injury.
Diggs’ Status Unclear Despite Strong Season
Diggs is under contract for two more years, but financial structure leaves the Patriots flexibility. His base salary for next season is $20.6 million and his contract’s guarantees ($22.6 million total) mean the team can move on without crippling cap consequences.
After the game, Diggs expressed optimism about returning but acknowledged he doesn’t control the decision: “Oh (expletive). Unless they opt out of the contract. I anticipate being here, so I hope so. Love my guys. I had a hell of a year playing with them. Built some real family-like bond, so I hope so, I don’t control it though.”
Cap Math and Offseason Options
The Patriots face concrete cap decisions. Diggs carries a $26.5 million cap hit next year; cutting him before June 1 would save $16.8 million while creating $9.7 million in dead money. In 2027 the cap number remains similar, and releasing him would save $22.5 million while incurring $4 million in dead money. Those figures give New England leverage if it seeks roster or salary-cap flexibility.
On-Field Impact: Patriots’ Go-to Weapon
Diggs was the team’s top offensive threat, leading in both receptions and receiving yards. Even in the Super Bowl loss he made three catches for 37 yards. His productivity helped stabilize the Patriots’ passing attack and provided a veteran presence in the receiving corps.
Player Perspective and Market Dynamics
Diggs reflected on his career stops with gratitude, saying he’d had good times in Minnesota, Buffalo and Houston and that he’s “happy where I’m at right now.”
For the Patriots, the decision to keep or cut Diggs will hinge on roster construction and cap strategy. Any move will also influence betting markets — from team totals to Diggs’ individual props — as bettors reassess his targets, yards and touchdown projections if he remains in New England or lands elsewhere.
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Stefon Diggs had a successful year in New England and hopes to return, but acknowledges the Patriots could opt out of his remaining contract.
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