Should Patriots Re-Sign Stefon Diggs After Not Guilty Verdict
Should Patriots Re-Sign Stefon Diggs After Not Guilty Verdict originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots released Stefon Diggs earlier this offseason, but he was recently found not guilty of charges brought against him by his live-in personal chef.
The allegations against Diggs were not the reason he was released, but may have played a role. His large cap hit and the financials of his contract likely played the biggest role. He had a cap hit north of $26 million.
Although he had a great season and led the team in receiving, the Patriots likely did not want to pay that much for a 32-year-old receiver. However, it may be difficult for Diggs to find a lucrative deal this late into the offseason, and he may have to settle for a cheaper, shorter deal. Should the Patriots re-sign him if he is open to a more team-friendly deal?
Earlier this offseason, Eliot Wolf said he is not closing the door on Diggs, but there are a few key factors that would go into it. Firstly, Diggs would have to accept that he is going to have a much smaller role than last season. The Patriots signed Romeo Doubs to a four-year deal in the offseason, and the expectation is that they will land A.
J. Brown in the coming weeks. Diggs would be the third option, and second at best.