A.J. Brown, Patriots' Roster, and a Question: Would They Consider Stefon Diggs?

A.J. Brown's trade to the New England Patriots has left fans wondering if the team would consider signing Stefon Diggs, a free agent receiver.

What happened?

Stefon Diggs, a receiver for the Patriots in 2025, remains a free agent after his post-Super Bowl release. In a 14-minute video on his YouTube channel, Diggs expressed his desire to find a new team and emphasized his ability to fit into any role.

Why it matters for A.J. Brown

The Patriots' decision to trade for A.J. Brown has sparked a discussion about their willingness to sign Diggs. With room to maneuver under the salary cap, the team could potentially roll the dice again and sign the veteran receiver.

What comes next?

Diggs, who has shown an ability to adapt to any role, believes he can still be a top receiver in the league. In his video, he stated, "You can't name a number two better than me. Name your number two receiver and tell how much he makes. And my last question: 'is he better than me?'"

Brown, Diggs, and Romeo Doubs would be an immense upgrade for the Patriots' quarterback, Drake Maye. However, it remains to be seen if the team is willing to take on the risk of signing Diggs, who is still recovering from a torn ACL.

Diggs' signing with the Patriots in 2025 was a positive for all parties involved. He delivered 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns, earning $22.5 million in the process. The receiver has found a home in New England, citing the team's loyal fan base as a major factor in his decision to stay.

"I just love that fan base. That fan base stuck beside me," Diggs said in his video. "Loyal to the soil. 'We all we got, we all we need.' That (stuff) went so far. (Stuff) like that is to be forgotten at this point. The impact is there. The impact on the people."

The Patriots' decision to sign Brown and Doubs has left fans wondering if they will consider signing Diggs. With the team's willingness to take on risk, it's possible that they could roll the dice again and sign the veteran receiver.

Diggs is serious about his game, stating, "I've continuously shown who I am and who want to be. When are they going to believe me?" He's chasing a Hall of Fame jacket, and he believes he's earned it.

The Patriots have room to maneuver under the salary cap, and with Diggs' ability to fit into any role, it's possible that they could sign him. However, it remains to be seen if the team is willing to take on the risk of signing a receiver who is still recovering from a torn ACL.

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