Stefon Diggs Fantasy Overview

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.