Patriots to release Stefon Diggs, New England saves more than $16 million against cap by parting ways with WR

The New England Patriots informed Stefon Diggs that they will release him when new league year begins on March 11, reports CBS NFL insider Jonathan Jones. New England's decision to part with Diggs was at least partly a financial one as Diggs was set to make an additional $6 million next Friday. Instead of dragging things out, the Patriots informed Diggs of their decision roughly a week before the start of free agency. The move saves more than $16 million in cap space, Jones reports. Diggs, 32, was just one year into a three-year, $63.5 million contract that he signed...