You know when you splurge on that must-have gadget everyone’s raving about, only to stash it in a drawer because it doesn’t quite perform as promised? That’s about where Patriots fans are right now with their $69 million man, Stefon Diggs . Free agency money was flying everywhere in 2025; the Vikings set an NFL record, spending over $245 million, and New England cracked open their vault after consecutive years of offensive misery.

Last season’s numbers? Not for the faint of heart. New England finished with the league’s worst passing attack (176.2 yards per game) and barely 17 points a week. Their quarterbacks were pummeled for 52 sacks. With tight end Hunter Henry topping the team in receiving yards, it’s no wonder. The front office set its sights on a proven weapon. Enter Stefon

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