NFL free agents are coming off the board, but Stefon Diggs is still looking for a new home.
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The New England Patriots officially released Diggs on Wednesday after a successful return from a torn ACL. New England apparently lowered the odds of reuniting with the four-time Pro Bowler by signing Romeo Doubs from the Green Bay Packers.
Diggs stands out as one of the biggest names left on the open market. ESPN’s Matt Bowen ranked Diggs fifth among the NFL’s top available free agents as of Thursday morning.
However, Bowen doesn’t believe Diggs is the best unsigned wide receiver. Jauan Jennings passes him for the No. 3 spot after recording 643 yards and nine touchdowns with the San Francisco 49ers last season.
Offensive lineman Rasheed Walker and quarterback Kyler Murray lead the rankings, and Taylor Decker is one spot ahead of Diggs.
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“Reduced play speed keeps Diggs a little lower on our list, but he is still a smart route runner, with inside/outside alignment flexibility, who can create separation for the ball,” Bowen wrote. “In addition, he has the toughness to operate between numbers and innovative concepts.”
Diggs had a team-high 85 receptions and gave the Patriots their first 1,000-yard receiver since Julian Edelman in 2019. However, the 32-year-old settled for a modest 110 yards in four postseason games, and releasing him saved $16.8 million in cap space.
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