The New England Patriots have reportedly signed wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a three-year, $63.5 million contract, but only $16.6 million of that is fully guaranteed. The deal includes a mix of base salaries, bonuses, and performance incentives, giving Diggs the chance to earn significantly more based on availability and production.
Here’s a detailed look at the structure of the contract:
2025 Season
• Signing Bonus: $12 million (fully guaranteed)
• Base Salary: $2.9 million (fully guaranteed)
• Per-Game Roster Bonus: Up to $3.4 million ($200K per game if active)
• Workout Bonus: $200,000
• Incentives:
• Catches:
• $500K for 70 catches
• $500K for 80 catches
• $500K for 90 catches
• $500K for 100 catches
• Yardage:
• $500K for 1,000 yards
• $500K for 1,100 yards
• $500K for 1,200 yards
• $500K for 1,300 yards
• Pro Bowl: $500K
2026 Season
• Base Salary: $20.6 million
• $1.7 million fully guaranteed
• $6 million in injury guarantees (convert to full guarantees in March 2026)
• Per-Game Roster Bonus: Up to $1.7 million ($100K per game if active)
• Workout Bonus: $200,000
• Pro Bowl Incentive: $500K
2027 Season
• Base Salary: $20.6 million (non-guaranteed)
• Per-Game Roster Bonus: Up to $1.7 million ($100K per game if active)
• Workout Bonus: $200,000
• Pro Bowl Incentive: $500K
While the contract’s headline number is $63.5 million, the structure heavily favors performance and availability. Diggs will need to stay healthy and productive to maximize his earnings. With a front-loaded guarantee and several tiers of performance bonuses, this deal aligns the Patriots’ risk with Diggs’ reward potential, especially as they look to rebuild their offense with a proven veteran receiver.