The New England Patriots needed to address the wide receiver position during the offseason since they don’t have a clear-cut number one or number two receiver on their active roster, and they have failed to acquire a big-name player. New England backed off their interest in DK Metcalf partially because he didn’t want to play in Foxborough, according to Tom Curran of NBC Sports Boston. The Patriots also pursued Chris Godwin and offered him a lucrative contract, but he ultimately re-signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a team-friendly deal.
The New England Patriots visited with a Pro Bowl WR last week
The Patriots visited with Stefon Diggs last Wednesday and Thursday. Diggs arrived in Foxborough and had dinner with the team on Wednesday night. He then took part in meetings and underwent a physical with the team to assess his recovery from last season’s ACL tear sustained in Week 8. The meeting went well, but he left without a deal, and both sides planned to stay in touch.
It’s been almost a week since Diggs met with the Patriots, and many fans are wondering if they will sign him.
New England Patriots land 4x Pro Bowl wide receiver
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Patriots have signed Stefon Diggs to a contract. As Rapoport points out, the deal is for three years and is worth up to $69 million, with $26 million guaranteed. Drake Maye now has a number-one wide receiver for 2025 and beyond.
Sources: The #Patriots are signing #Texans FA WR Stefon Diggs, one of the top free agents available. He gets a 3-year, up to $69M deal.
After a successful visit to NE, including a physical thanks to an ACL tear that ended his 2024, he lands to be a key target for Drake Maye. pic.twitter.com/3kX9QyQt1h
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 25, 2025
A look at the New England Patriots’ WR depth
- Stefon Diggs
- Kayshon Boutte
- DeMario Douglas
- Mack Hollins
- Kendrick Bourne
- Ja’Lynn Polk
- Javon Baker
- JaQuae Jackson
- John Jiles
