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Drake Maye drops heartfelt reaction as Patriots release Stefon Diggs after 1 year together
The Patriots save $16.8 million on salary cap by releasing Stefon Diggs, who had a $26.5 million cap hit over two seasons and signed a three-year deal last offseason.
- On March 11, 2026, the New England Patriots plan to release wide receiver Stefon Diggs, and quarterback Drake Maye acknowledged the end of his tenure with a red heart on Instagram.
- Faced with a $26.5 million cap hit, the Patriots chose to release him, saving $16.8 million and incurring $9.7 million in dead money, team sources said.
- Stat lines and teammate comments highlight Stefon Diggs' 2025 season, with multiple 100-yard games, 41 career 100-yard games, four touchdowns, and Drake Maye saying, 'Maye continued'.
- The Patriots' roster move creates flexibility to sign a younger wide receiver, with Alec Pierce among monitored targets to replace Diggs for Maye, sources said.
- Legal questions shadow his next steps as Diggs, who has pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation charges, seeks a new team after one season in New England.
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