What Stefon Diggs reportedly thinks of Patriots’ stance on restructuring his $26.5 million cap hit

New England Patriots want Stefon Diggs to restructure contract

According to MassLive, “One source said that if Diggs wants to remain in New England, he must restructure his contract to lower the cap hit.

“The Patriots are willing to give him an incentive-laden deal that allows the veteran to earn back the money – if he produces.”

New England could create significant cap space by moving on, including major savings with a post-June 1 designation.

That financial flexibility explains why the front office is exploring alternatives, even after Diggs’ productive season.

Stefon Diggs may resist the New England Patriots’ restructure request

The same report states: “A second source predicted Diggs would be unwilling to restructure his contract after leading the Patriots in multiple receiving categories.

“The team has discussed how they could replace his production. That’s a sticking point due to a poor receiver class in free agency and the Patriots holding the 31st pick in the first round.”

From Diggs’ perspective, a pay adjustment could be difficult to justify after delivering WR1-level output. For the Patriots, replacing that production would not be straightforward given limited draft capital and a thin market.

The standoff reflects a broader balancing act between performance and payroll. Whether Diggs values security over structure may determine how the situation unfolds.