One sacrifice Stefon Diggs needs to make to play with AJ Brown on the Patriots

Stefon Diggs may need to make one key financial sacrifice if he wants to share the field with AJ Brown in New England.

The Patriots have been linked with Brown as they look to strengthen their receiving corps.

However, any blockbuster pairing would hinge on how Diggs’ current deal fits within the team’s broader salary structure. Cap flexibility appears central to the conversation.

Stefon Diggs’ contract restructure could unlock AJ Brown pairing

According to MassLive, “There’s a scenario where the Patriots could have both receivers on the roster. In the event Diggs is willing to restructure his contract, the team sees an avenue to pair him with Brown.”

The report outlines a pathway in which Diggs adjusts his financial terms, creating the room necessary to accommodate Brown.

Without that flexibility, executing such a move would prove significantly more complicated.

New England Patriots weighing options around Stefon Diggs’ future

The same report adds: “Veteran Mike Evans doesn’t seem to be a Patriots target at this moment due to health concerns.”

“For the Patriots, the biggest issue with potentially releasing Diggs is how they would replace his production.

“Brown would do that – but there’s interest from the Patriots even if Diggs remains in New England,” the report concluded.

The situation leaves New England with multiple strategic considerations. Diggs’ output remains valuable, but Brown’s profile presents an opportunity to reshape the offense if financial logistics align.

Ultimately, the sacrifice required is contractual rather than on-field. Whether Diggs is willing to make that adjustment could determine whether the Patriots assemble one of the league’s most formidable receiving duos.

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