Overview
- Diggs remains a free agent weeks before training camps after the New England Patriots released him in March, despite a productive 2025 season of 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns.
- A video on Diggs’ YouTube channel has him saying he is the best No. 2 receiver in the NFL, a public reframing that many outlets say is meant to make him more signable at a lower price.
- The NFL closed its personal‑conduct review after a May criminal acquittal, but a separate civil discovery matter is still active and teams are factoring that into contract risk assessments.
- Clubs are balancing Diggs’ recent on‑field metrics and clear rebound from an ACL tear with his age (32, turning 33 this year) and salary and roster constraints, which limits full‑price suitors.
- Expect a near‑term outcome to be a one‑year or role‑specific deal with a contender or a signing later in camp or early in the season if injuries open roster spots, a move that could provide veterans help while reducing playing time for younger receivers.