Patriots part ways with Stefon Diggs as A.J. Brown trade looms
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:27 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The New England Patriots have released wide receiver Stefon Diggs after one season. Signed last year to be Drake Maye's top target, Diggs helped the team reach the Super Bowl but was deemed too expensive under his contract. With trade discussions underway for Philadelphia Eagles wideout A.J. Brown, the Patriots face potential competition for future targets. Speculation suggests that if the Brown deal does not happen, Diggs could return, but that seems unlikely. Diggs remains a free agent and is expected to take his time in finding a new team.
- •Diggs joined the Patriots last offseason for a three-year deal.
- •The Patriots reached the Super Bowl but cut Diggs for salary cap reasons.
- •Trade talks for A.J. Brown could finalize soon.
- •If Brown is acquired, Diggs' return to New England becomes improbable.
- •Diggs remains a free agent as of June 1, 2026.
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — NFL Legend Reveals 2 Landing Spots for Stefon Diggs After A.J. Brown’s Highly-Anticipated Trade to Patriots
- 10:05 AMYahoo Sports — How A.J. Brown trade impacts Stefon Diggs' possible Patriots return
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots get major Stefon Diggs reunion update amid A.J. Brown trade rumors
- 12:47 PMYahoo Sports — How Stefon Diggs matters in Patriots' trade plans for A.J. Brown
"Stefon Diggs led the New England Patriots in receptions and yards during the 2025 season, but in a surprising move, he was released in March. The Patriots decided to rebuild their wide receiver group, signing Romeo Doubs in free agency and trading for A.
"The New England Patriots now know where they stand regarding a potential noteworthy free agent signing.
"Will the New England Patriots still reunite with Stefon Diggs after trading for A.J. Brown?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 1:27 PMNFL Legend Reveals 2 Landing Spots for Stefon Diggs After A.J. Brown’s Highly-Anticipated Trade to Patriots
Stefon Diggs led the New England Patriots in receptions and yards during the 2025 season, but in a surprising move, he was released in March. The Patriots decided to rebuild their wide receiver group, signing Romeo Doubs in free agency and trading for A.
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 10:05 AMHow A.J. Brown trade impacts Stefon Diggs' possible Patriots return
Will the New England Patriots still reunite with Stefon Diggs after trading for A.J. Brown?
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 1:30 PMPatriots get major Stefon Diggs reunion update amid A.J. Brown trade rumors
The New England Patriots now know where they stand regarding a potential noteworthy free agent signing.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 12:47 PMHow Stefon Diggs matters in Patriots' trade plans for A.J. Brown
The Pats got Diggs just a year ago.
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