Insider Names Patriots' AFC Rival As Ideal Fit For Stefon Diggs
Insider Names Patriots' AFC Rival As Ideal Fit For Stefon Diggs originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The New England Patriots released Stefon Diggs this offseason, and he remains a free agent.
Diggs' market could heat up now that he has been found not guilty of the charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery brought against him. Most teams have filled their needs at wide receiver, but things can always change and injuries could change things for many teams. NFL insider James Palmer thinks the Kansas City Chiefs would be an ideal fit for Diggs.
He made the pick before news of Rashee Rice going to jail for 30 days was released. He noted that the Chiefs are not against bringing in an older player. "This has happened in Kansas City.
They have followed the New England model in the sense of bringing older players in," Palmer said on "Up and Adams" on Tuesday. Diggs was a 1,000-yard receiver last season, and Palmer also noted how important he was as a leader in the Patriots locker room. The Chiefs could use an experienced receiver.
Rice and Xavier Worthy have shown flashes of being great, but have been unable to stay consistent or stay on the field. With the new development for Rice, the Chiefs may need Diggs more than ever. Rice will spend 30 days in jail, but it's becoming clear that the team may not be able to rely on him to stay out of trouble.