Five NFL teams show interest in free agent WR Stefon Diggs
Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs remains a prominent free agent as NFL training camps approach later this month, but multiple reports indicate at least five teams have recently expressed interest in signing the former New England Patriot. The 32-year-old, who was released by the Patriots in March for salary cap reasons, is coming off a productive 2025 season and is positioning himself as a premier option for teams seeking a reliable second receiver.
Diggs caught 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns last season, leading the Patriots in receiving yards despite playing roughly 55 percent of the offensive snaps. This performance came after he suffered a season-ending torn ACL in October 2024 while with the Houston Texans. In a recent video, Diggs stated his belief that he is the best number two wide receiver in the league, arguing that no other player in that role is superior. He also said he feels there are only seven "real No. 1s" currently in the NFL.
The Patriots released Diggs because his salary cap charge was set to increase from $10.5 million to $26.5 million. The team subsequently acquired receivers A.J. Brown and Romeo Doubs. Since becoming a free agent, Diggs...