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NFL Closes Diggs Review; Patriots Release, $69 M Deal Signed

6/13/2026

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Diggs Free Agency

NFL closed review of Stefon Diggs June 12, 2026, citing evidence, after a jury acquitted him May 2026 of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault Dec. 2, 2025 incident.
Patriots released Diggs March 2026; he entered free agency, posting 85 catches, 1,013 yards, four TDs and three-year, $69 million deal with $10.5 million 2025 cap hit, $26.5 million due 2026.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he won’t rule out Diggs, naming Chiefs, Rams and Commanders suitors.

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Diggs WR1 Battle

The Las Vegas Raiders say Diggs could win the WR1 battle despite his off-field controversy.
Diggs said he was close to signing with the Denver Broncos last offseason, reuniting him with Davis Webb, the Broncos’ offensive coordinator under Sean Payton.
Analysts note that after adding Jaylen Waddle, the Broncos have two veteran receivers, sparking speculation on Diggs’ fit.
Raiders front-office officials say Diggs’ past issues will not affect locker-room chemistry.

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Diggs Free Agency

NFL closed review of Stefon Diggs June 12, 2026, citing evidence, after a jury acquitted him May 2026 of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault Dec. 2, 2025 incident.
Patriots released Diggs March 2026; he entered free agency, posting 85 catches, 1,013 yards, four TDs and three-year, $69 million deal with $10.5 million 2025 cap hit, $26.5 million due 2026.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he won’t rule out Diggs, naming Chiefs, Rams and Commanders suitors.

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