Report: Patriots Betting Favorites To Sign Star Wide Receiver

February 25, 2025 ,

The New England Patriots have emerged as the betting favorites to sign Stefon Diggs in free agency, with multiple reports linking the veteran wide receiver to Foxborough. 

With Tee Higgins expected to remain in Cincinnati, the Patriots are searching for a top target, and Diggs’ availability makes him an ideal fit. While Houston has expressed interest in bringing him back, their limited $4.9 million in cap space makes a deal unlikely unless Diggs takes a significant discount. 

“At this stage of Diggs’ career, he may just want to chase the biggest check,” CBS Sports’ Garrett Podell noted, and the Patriots have the financial flexibility to make a competitive offer. 

His projected market value of $13.4 million for one year puts him out of reach for cap-strapped teams like Houston but well within New England’s range.

New England’s need for a proven receiver is urgent, especially with Drake Maye set to lead the offense. Despite concerns about Diggs recovering from an ACL tear, his six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons before 2024 suggest he can still be a high-impact player. 

“If both of those options fall through, there might be hope for a New England pit stop,” USA Today’s Jordy McElroy wrote, referencing the possibility of Diggs re-signing in Houston or joining his brother Trevon in Dallas. 

While Diggs’ production dipped before his injury, he remains one of the most accomplished receivers available, with 857 receptions, 10,491 yards, and 70 touchdowns in his career.

The Texans have left the door open for a return, but Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander believes it’s unlikely unless Diggs takes less money than he could get elsewhere. 

That puts the Patriots in prime position, as they have the cap space and the need for a true No. 1 receiver after years of struggling in the passing game.

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