Overview
- Eliot Wolf declined to say whether Diggs will return in 2026, noting only that internal conversations are ongoing.
- Mike Vrabel praised Diggs’ leadership and work ethic but said the club will let the legal process run its course while evaluating the roster.
- Diggs carries a $26.5 million 2026 cap charge with only $1.7 million currently guaranteed, and another $6 million guarantees if he remains on the roster by March 13.
- Releasing Diggs has been reported to free about $16.8 million in cap space immediately, or up to roughly $20.8 million with a post‑June 1 designation, while creating notable dead money.
- Diggs pleaded not guilty to assault and strangulation charges in Dedham District Court and has a pretrial hearing set for April 1 after a 2025 season of 85 catches for 1,013 yards, with reporters saying the team could explore upgrades or a restructure.