Vrabel Addresses Diggs' Uncertain Patriots Future

Indianapolis, Indiana - New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed the uncertain future of wide receiver Stefon Diggs during a media session at the NFL Scouting Combine on Wednesday, highlighting the team's ongoing evaluation of its roster just weeks after a Super Bowl appearance.

Diggs, who joined the Patriots last March on a three-year, $69 million contract, delivered a standout performance in his debut season with the team. The 32-year-old receiver led New England with 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns, marking the franchise's first 1,000-yard receiving season since Julian Edelman's in 2019. His contributions helped transform the Patriots' passing attack from the league's worst in 2024, with 3,343 yards, to the fourth-best in 2025 at 4,459 yards. Despite the regular-season success, Diggs managed only 110 receiving yards across four playoff games, where elite defenses limited his impact.

As the Patriots plan for the offseason, Diggs' contract presents significant financial hurdles. He faces a $20.6 million base salary and a $26.5 million cap hit in 2026, with just $1.7 million of that base guaranteed. A $6 million roster bonus becomes fully guaranteed if he...