MM 3.5: Stefon Diggs to be released by New England Patriots

Maryland football alum Stefon Diggs will be released by the New England Patriots when the new league year starts on March 11, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero first reported.

The Patriots will save $16.8 million by cutting Diggs, who was set to be owed $26.5 million in 2026.

The former Terp enjoyed a bounceback 2025 in New England after tearing his ACL with the Houston Texans the year prior. Diggs led the Patriots in receptions (85) and receiving yards (1,013) alongside four touchdowns, and helped his team reach Super Bowl 60. Diggs had three catches for 37 yards in the loss to the Seahawks.

Diggs’ release also comes with the receiver facing criminal charges, including felony strangulation, stemming from a December encounter with his former personal chef. The woman claims Diggs “smacked her across the face” and “tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck,” according to ESPN. Diggs has pleaded not guilty.

In other news

Maryland men’s basketball’s 15th conference loss — the most in a single season in program history — came in embarrassing fashion on the road at Wisconsin, 78-45. Nolan Rogalski recapped the action.

Maryland baseball extended its win streak to five games with a 7-3 win at Delaware Wednesday evening. Rachel Lawrence had the coverage.

No. 3 Maryland women’s lacrosse extended its perfect start to 6-0 with a 16-9 win over Hofstra. Jude Wilkenfeld had the recap.

Maryland football officially hired Matt Barnes as its special teams coordinator.

Under Armour CEO and Maryland alum Kevin Plank was named one of the 100 most influential people in college basketball.