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Patriots Coach Vrabel Says Diggs Reunion Is Not Ruled Out, but Current Receiver Room Is Full
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said on June 10 that a reunion with former wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not ruled out, but the team’s current receiver room is full. Diggs was released by the Patriots on March 4, 2026, after one season in which he recorded 85 receptions for 1,013 yards, the first 1,000‑yard campaign for a Patriots receiver since 2019. Vrabel’s comments came during a media briefing at the team’s offseason workouts in Foxborough.
The Patriots’ decision to cut Diggs followed a season in which the player was a key contributor to the team’s run to Super Bowl LX. According to the New York Post, Diggs led the team in receptions and receiving yards, and his performance helped the Patriots reach the championship game. The release was confirmed by NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero and reported by ESPN on March 4.
Vrabel said, “I would never say no” to a potential return, but added that the team was not actively pursuing the move. He also noted that the Patriots are satisfied with the depth in the wide‑receiver room, citing the recent acquisition of A.J. Brown in a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles on June 1. Brown, who wears number 1 for the Patriots, is expected to be the top target for quarterback Drake Maye. The team also signed free‑agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs on March 10, adding further depth to the position group.
Brown’s arrival has shifted the Patriots’ offensive strategy, giving quarterback Drake Maye a reliable deep threat. The trade, announced by the Patriots on June 1, involved a draft pick and a player in exchange, according to the team’s official statement.
Diggs’ tenure in New England was not without controversy. The player was involved in a legal dispute with Christopher Blake Griffith, who accused him of drugging and assaulting him in 2023. Separately, Diggs was acquitted of assault charges in a case involving his former personal chef, as reported by the New York Post on May 5. These legal matters have been part of the broader conversation about the player’s future in the league.
With Brown and Doubs on the roster, the Patriots’ receiver room is considered one of the strongest in the league. According to the New York Post, the team’s front office believes the current depth eliminates the need for a Diggs‑caliber addition. The Patriots’ coaching staff emphasized that the focus remains on building a cohesive unit rather than pursuing high‑profile free agents.
The Patriots will enter the 2026 season with a roster that includes a mix of veteran talent and younger players. The team’s next game is scheduled for the opening week of the regular season, and the coaching staff will evaluate the receiver room during the first week of training camp. The Patriots’ front office has not announced any further moves at wide receiver, and the team’s priority appears to be maintaining the current depth chart while preparing for the upcoming season.
The Patriots’ decision to cut Diggs followed a season in which the player was a key contributor to the team’s run to Super Bowl LX. According to the New York Post, Diggs led the team in receptions and receiving yards, and his performance helped the Patriots reach the championship game. The release was confirmed by NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero and reported by ESPN on March 4.
Vrabel said, “I would never say no” to a potential return, but added that the team was not actively pursuing the move. He also noted that the Patriots are satisfied with the depth in the wide‑receiver room, citing the recent acquisition of A.J. Brown in a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles on June 1. Brown, who wears number 1 for the Patriots, is expected to be the top target for quarterback Drake Maye. The team also signed free‑agent wide receiver Romeo Doubs on March 10, adding further depth to the position group.
Brown’s arrival has shifted the Patriots’ offensive strategy, giving quarterback Drake Maye a reliable deep threat. The trade, announced by the Patriots on June 1, involved a draft pick and a player in exchange, according to the team’s official statement.
Diggs’ tenure in New England was not without controversy. The player was involved in a legal dispute with Christopher Blake Griffith, who accused him of drugging and assaulting him in 2023. Separately, Diggs was acquitted of assault charges in a case involving his former personal chef, as reported by the New York Post on May 5. These legal matters have been part of the broader conversation about the player’s future in the league.
With Brown and Doubs on the roster, the Patriots’ receiver room is considered one of the strongest in the league. According to the New York Post, the team’s front office believes the current depth eliminates the need for a Diggs‑caliber addition. The Patriots’ coaching staff emphasized that the focus remains on building a cohesive unit rather than pursuing high‑profile free agents.
The Patriots will enter the 2026 season with a roster that includes a mix of veteran talent and younger players. The team’s next game is scheduled for the opening week of the regular season, and the coaching staff will evaluate the receiver room during the first week of training camp. The Patriots’ front office has not announced any further moves at wide receiver, and the team’s priority appears to be maintaining the current depth chart while preparing for the upcoming season.
