New England Patriots executive vice president of player personnel Elliott Wolfe shared more details about the team’s decision to move on from Stefon Diggs.
Wolf said a variety of factors were taken into consideration when making the decision. Diggs is a key cog in the Patriots’ offense in 2025, catching 85 passes for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns.
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However, when he turns 32 in 2026, the salary cap hit will be $26.5 million. This is a tough situation for the Patriots to be in unless both sides can agree on a restructured deal.
“Just a variety of factors, like finances, ability… nothing but respect for Steph,” Wolff told reporters.
It’s worth noting that even after the release, Wolff didn’t rule out a reunion with Diggs.
“I wouldn’t say the door is closed,” Wolfe said, via Patriot Wire’s Sophie Weller. “I mean, again, we’re going to look at every way we can to help improve the team.”
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This article originally appeared on Patriots Wired: Elliott Wolf gives more details on why Patriots released Stefon Diggs
