Former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has remained an unrestricted free agent since his release in March, despite a strong performance last season. Now, the star player is being linked to the Kansas City Chiefs for the upcoming season, amid the messy situation involving Rashee Rice.
Which teams are interested in Stefon Diggs?
While the Kansas City Chiefs have been linked to Diggs, the Washington Commanders also remain a strong option, considering it is his hometown and he has expressed interest in the team. Interestingly, even though the Patriots released him in March, there are rumors about the team being interested in re-signing him.
What insiders are saying about the trade rumors
NFL insider Jason La Canfora of SportsBoom spoke with multiple NFL personnel executives who have linked Diggs to several teams. La Canfora stated, “With Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice now back in legal trouble and dealing with more health concerns, multiple personnel execs from other teams told me they believe Diggs would be a strong fit in Andy Reid’s offense as a secondary piece.” He added, “Others suggested Washington, which would be a homecoming for the local product who starred at the nearby University of Maryland, as a realistic landing spot for the former Pro Bowl pass catcher.”
Contract details and salary cap implications
The 32-year-old wide receiver’s scheduled $26.5 million salary cap hit was the main reason for his release from the Patriots, even after he dominated with a strong performance last season. The Chiefs have limited salary cap space left after the NFL Draft and early free agency. According to a recent report by Sports Illustrated, if the Chiefs sign a deal with Diggs, the team might offer a low base salary with a small signing bonus to keep his initial cap number low. However, nothing has been confirmed.
How the trade could impact the Kansas City Chiefs
Though Diggs faced a challenging 2024 season due to injuries, he bounced back last season with 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns as the Patriots’ leading receiver. For the Chiefs, with Rashee Rice serving jail time and undergoing surgery recently, Diggs’ addition would provide immediate veteran stability to the team after a brutal season.
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