Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs attends first practice since viral boat video emerged
FOXBOROUGH. Mass. — New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs participated in his first offseason practice since video appeared on social media showing him passing what appeared to be a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat.
Diggs attended Monday's voluntary practice session six days after videos were posted online of him chatting with three women before producing the substance. It wasn't clear what the substance was. An NFL spokesman said the league would not comment, and Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said the team would handle the matter internally.
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