Stefon DiGgs
#8 WR · New England Patriots
1 transaction this offseason
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Height
6'0"
Weight
191 lbs
Age
32
Draft
2015, Rd 5, #146
Experience
11 yrs
WR Rank
#23 / 295
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CVIB+
B+
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The Verdict on Stefon, in One Read
On the field, Stefon DiGgs grades out as a strong WR for New England Patriots (B+ Performance). That places him 23rd of 295 graded wide receivers. The public read is positive (B+ Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. With 11+ seasons of track record, these grades rest on a deep sample.
Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | Rec | Yards | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 161 | 942 | 11,504 | 74 |
| 2025 | | 17 | 85 | 1,013 | 4 |
| 2024 |  | 8 | 47 | 496 | 3 |
| 2023 |  | 17 |
Contract terms haven't been reported.
Performance Analysis
B+
#23 of 295 WRs
FCA+
Stefon Diggs enters his 11th NFL season as a proven veteran receiver whose resume speaks louder than any single-year snapshot. Now with the New England Patriots at 32, he carries the credibility of a former Pro Bowl talent who redefined his career in Buffalo. His current B+ grade reflects a player still contributing meaningfully, even as Father Time enters the conversation. His receiving yards per game of 59.6 nearly matches the elite threshold of 63.47, a genuinely impressive output for a receiver his age. His yards per reception sits at 11.9, nearly identical to the NFL average of 12.13, suggesting he's working underneath more than in his prime. The touchdown rate of 0.24 per game edges above the league average of 0.18, showing he remains a reliable red-zone option despite reduced explosiveness. The concern is trajectory. Diggs graded B+ in 2023, then slipped to B- in both 2024 and 2025, a two-year plateau that warrants attention. Whether New England can unlock a bounce-back season depends heavily on quarterback stability and scheme fit — two variables that haven't historically favored the Patriots recently.
Performance vs. NFL Position Average
Yards/Reception11.9
Below AvgNFL Avg: 12.1 · Elite: 21.8
Rec Yds/Game59.6
How Stefon Compares at the Position
Stefon DiGgs ranks 23rd of 295 graded wide receivers by performance. That slots Stefon between Courtland Sutton (B+) just ahead and Chris Olave (B+) just behind.
Graded higher
Courtland SuttonDenver BroncosB+Brian Thomas Jr.Jacksonville JaguarsB+Tetairoa McmillanCarolina PanthersB+Stefon DiGgsB+
Graded lower
Chris OlaveNew Orleans SaintsFan Sentiment
B+
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Patriots releasing Diggs represents a significant miscalculation on a proven All-Pro receiver. Five headlines suggest media skepticism about New England's decision-making and potential regret. The A.J. Brown trade context signals competitive disadvantage in the AFC East arms race. Fans debate whether cap constraints forced this move or reflected poor planning. New England must find WR depth solutions while potentially reconsidering Diggs' return.
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