You might remember that then-Patriots WR Stefon Diggs got arrested late last season on felony charges of strangulation and assault related to an early December incident. Diggs' trial started Monday, and that case likely plays a large role in both why Diggs currently has no team and when/whether that might change.
The Patriots will be releasing WR Stefon Diggs when the new league year begins next week. NFL Network's Mike Garafolo reports that the veteran WR is due $1.7 million in fully guaranteed money for the coming season, with another $6 million set to become guaranteed next week if he remained on the roster.
New England Patriots WR Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation and assault charges stemming from an incident that occurred on December 2, following the team's Monday Night Football game against the New York Giants. Diggs is scheduled to be arraigned on January 22. Per the NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, the team released a statement: "The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs. Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”
We will monitor developments as news drops.
Patriots WRs Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and Mack Hollins (abdomen) are out for Sunday’s game vs. the Jets. That strips the offense of two of its top three WRs in targets. And Demario Douglas, who’s fourth among New England WRs in targets, is questionable with a hamstring injury. That leaves Stefon Diggs and Kyle Williams as the top two healthy WRs. Diggs is much more likely to get a full helping of routes in this one, making him a safer fantasy bet. We’d try not to use Williams in season-long leagues, but he’s an intriguing flier in daily contests. TE Hunter Henry could also see more volume this weekend.
Patriots QB Drake Maye threw for a season-low 155 yards in Sunday’s loss to Buffalo. Maye failed to throw a TD pass for only the second time this season, although he delivered his third and fourth rushing TDs of 2025.
Patriots TE Hunter Henry popped off for 7 catches, 115 yards, and 1 score in Sunday’s win over the Bengals. This marked Henry's first 100-yard game since Week 2 of last season (vs. the Seahawks).
Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 21/23 for 222 yards and two TDs, setting the franchise record for completion percentage in a game at 91.3%. Even Tom Brady never hit that mark in the regular season. Maye also helped his fantasy performance, going 8-62-0 on the ground.
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs (chest) is active for today’s game vs. the Titans. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, so we don’t expect the chest issue to be a factor in this one.
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs (chest) is expected to play vs. the Titans today, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Diggs is listed as questionable but got in a full practice on Friday, so there never seemed to be much concern about his availability for this one. Use Diggs as you normally would in Week 7 fantasy lineups.
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs (chest) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Titans. He practiced all week, including a full workout on Friday, so we’re fully expecting him to play. But Diggs’ status is worth double checking on when we get New England’s inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.
Patriots WR Stefon Diggs followed up last week’s 6-101-0 game with a 10-146-0 stat line. He excelled in the revenge game against the Buffalo Bills. Diggs did only play 50% of the Patriots snaps this week after 63% last week. But, he was much more involved in the gameplan than in the first three weeks of the season.
Diggs only averaged 48.6% of snaps over the first three weeks but played 72.1% in Week 4. That led to a 6-101-0 stat line on seven targets. He was second on the team in snaps (31) behind only Kayshon Boutte (34). Diggs is now 11 months removed from his ACL Tear last season and showed signs of getting back to 100% in this game.
The Patriots' Week 1 loss to the Raiders found Kayshon Boutte leading the WR corps across the board. His eight targets tied TE Hunter Henry for the team lead. Boutte's 6 receptions tied two others for the team lead. His 103 receiving yards beat his nearest teammate by 37. And Boutte led the group in both total snaps (58 of 71) and routes (44 of 53). No other Patriot reached 40 routes for the game.
"DeMario Douglas has been the Patriots’ best pass-catcher, and it isn’t close," insider Taylor Kyles writes a few days into training camp. Douglas looks comfortable in OC Josh McDaniels' offense, is creating tons of separation, and has built a strong rapport with QB Drake Maye, according to Kyles. "The third-year receiver is primed to be the latest in [OC Josh] McDaniels’ long line of slot studs," Kyles adds.
The Athletic's Dianna Russini reports that Patriots WR Stefon Diggs has gained clearance for "full participation" at training camp. Diggs, of course, is working back from an October ACL tear. But New England checked out the knee before guaranteeing $25 million on Diggs' three-year deal in late March.
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