Stefon Diggs turns down Patriots’ contract restructure as $26.5M cap hit sparks departure
Stefon Diggs' tenure with the New England Patriots concluded due to a contract dispute, not a decline in performance. Diggs rejected the Patriots' proposal to restructure his deal, which carried a significant $26.5 million cap hit for the upcoming season. This refusal led the franchise to release him, clearing cap space rather than absorbing the full financial burden.
Stefon Diggs' tenure with the New England Patriots concluded due to a contract dispute, not a decline in performance. Diggs rejected the Patriots' proposal to restructure his deal, which carried a significant $26.5 million cap hit for the upcoming season. This refusal led the franchise to release him, clearing cap space rather than absorbing the full financial burden.
