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Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Patriots reportedly don't intend to cut Stefon Diggs amid video controversy
On the seventh day of the New England Patriots' Organized Team Activities, wide receiver Stefon Diggs finally made an appearance. It's common for accomplished veterans to wait until training camp to start practicing with the team, but Diggs' presence at OTAs was notable and important for both the player and the franchise after he became subject to national criticism last week when a video of him partying on a boat went viral and the Patriots had to answer for it. [Related: Mike Vrabel on Stefon Diggs boat video: 'We want to make great decisions'] Along with addressing Diggs' off-field decision-making, the Patriots shut down any rumors that they would cut the receiver they just acquired in free agency, per NFL Network. That report and Diggs' attendance at OTAs are both good signs. The Patriots signed Diggs, a four-time Pro Bowler, to a three-year deal worth $69 million ($26 million guaranteed) in March, and wouldn't want the time that went into that deal to go to waste. Since that deal, though, his offseason has been highlighted by NBA game appearances with his girlfriend Cardi B and the boat video. Reporting to OTAs, though, changes the narrative. It shows that the Patriots and Diggs are on the same page about working to get him onto the field — a process that will have its share of obstacles and doesn't need any additional controversy getting in the way. That's because Diggs is still recovering from the ACL tear he sustained in Week 8 of last season while playing for his previous team, the Houston Texans. It's expected to keep him out at least through Week 4 of this season, per the Athletic. Based on the money the Patriots invested in Diggs, he should be incentivized to prioritize and focus on his rehabilitation. While it may not have been last week, it's seemingly moving in that direction, and showing up at OTAs is a clear and positive sign of that. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Get more from National Football League Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
First look at Patriots QB Drake Maye throwing pass to Stefon Diggs
First look at Patriots QB Drake Maye throwing pass to Stefon Diggs The New England Patriots' dynamic quarterback and receiver duo of Drake Maye and Stefon Diggs were on the field together for the first time for an open OTAs practice on Monday. Diggs, who is still recovering from the torn ACL injury he suffered with the Houston Texans last season, was a limited participant at practice. He didn't participate in competitive 11-on-11s, but he was on the field for some of the lighter work. There has been a great deal of anticipation to see how Diggs fits into the Patriots' offense. That question wasn't answered on Monday, but there were teases with Maye throwing him the football. The Patriots are hopeful that Diggs will be cleared to play in the regular season opener. His progress to this point has been impressive for a 31-year-old receiver who is still only seven months out from a serious knee injury. Can he get back to being a top-tier wideout and help lift the Patriots' struggling offense? All eyes will be on the four-time Pro Bowler when the pads come on later in the year. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stefon Diggs cryptic post amid viral Cardi B boat party
The post Stefon Diggs cryptic post amid viral Cardi B boat party appeared first on ClutchPoints. Stefon Diggs is keeping his fans on edge with a new cryptic post on Instagram. The New England Patriots' wide receiver shared several images of himself, including a photo with Cardi B while they were attending the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics playoff game in Madison Square Garden last month. Advertisement 'To the month of May, I appreciate you none the less… gotta stay focused,' Diggs captioned the photos that included some snapshots from practice, quotes, and close-ups of some of his statement fashion pieces. From the post, it seems like May was a good month for Diggs, but it follows a boat party he attended with his girlfriend Cardi B that could get the newly signed wide receiver in trouble. In a clip of the viral boat party, the Grammy winner was dancing on one side with a group of women while Diggs was also entertaining more women on the other side of the yacht. The NFL star was filmed with a bag containing an unknown substance, which the New England Patriots are currently reviewing. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated reported that it is not far off to think that the Patriots could release Diggs for his behavior. Advertisement 'I think all things are on the table and I think really – to me at least – it's going to boil down to what Stef told [head coach Mike] Vrabel, and how believable it was,' Breer told 98.5 The Sports Hub. 'It's going to be hard… the league is going to look into this, and they're going to hit a dead end because they're not going to be able to prove what was in the bag,' Breer continued. Diggs did not show up to a voluntary practice but the Patriots head coach, Mike Vrabel, why the athlete was absent. 'So then it's up to the team to make a decision. And if the team wants to recoup any of the guaranteed money, they have to cut him right away… my guess would be that the reason he wasn't at practice the other day might be because Mike told him to stay away and maybe they're sorting through everything now.' Advertisement 'It's something we're aware of and obviously we want to make great decisions on and off the field,' Vrabel added. 'Any conversations that I've had with Stefon will remain between him and I and the club.' Diggs signed with the Patriots in March on a three-year $69million contract which includes $25m guaranteed. Prior to the Patriots, Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans from the Buffalo Bills in April 2024. What Does Cardi B Think Of The Viral Stefon Diggs Video? © Dan MacMedan-USA TODAY According to the Daily Mail, Cardi is not too happy with how women interact with Diggs but also how he responds to the attention. 'Girls will throw themselves on him all the time, but she wishes he wouldn't be a scumbag and flirt back,' the source said. Advertisement 'Cardi has had her fair share of relationship issues, and she doesn't want it to continue with Stefon. And now that the video went viral, she is really frustrated with him that he would allow that to happen,' the source continued referring to her divorce battle with ex Offset. 'He should know better, the fact that he didn't realize what was going on around him is embarrassing and she is mad at him,' the source concluded.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'He is a disaster distraction': New England Patriots break silence on Stefon Diggs yacht incident but fans are furious at the NFL star
Stefon Diggs joined the Patriots in March.(Image via Troy Taormina-Imagn Images) Stefon Diggs, one of the most popular and talented players in the NFL, signed a deal with the New England Patriots a few weeks ago. While fans were expecting Stefon Diggs to gear up for the upcoming season of the NFL, a video of his went viral where he seems to be partying on a yacht with a group of women and was spotted handing over some pink substance. Now, the New England Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel, broke his silence on the viral video, but fans feel differently. New England Patriots break their silence on Stefon Diggs' infamous video with a group of women but fans feel differently — _MLFootball (@_MLFootball) Recently, Mike Vrabel spoke about the incident and said, "Well, it's something that we're aware of. And obviously, we want to make great decisions on and off the field. And we're hoping that with our time here on the field today, when we don't have a script and we're on the call-out periods, that we're making great decisions.' The New England Patriots' head coach added, 'So our message will be the same for all of our players that are trying to make great decisions, and any conversations that I've had with Stefon will remain between him and I in the clubhouse." But it seems like fans are now furious at Stefon Diggs. A fan commented, 'Lol all the patriot fans that were fired up about this signing… f**king morons this is exactly why we don't need him. Hes washed and just coming off surgery', while another fan wrote, 'That guy is past his prime and he hasn't shown any dedication to his him!!' A third fan posted, 'Diggs has always been a disaster distraction, he's not worth the headache'. Another fan wrote, 'Basically 'I told him how stupid that was and he needs to be smarter when cameras are around going forward' now let's move on. No need to go OD on a grown man partying. A true players coach 🤝' A fifth fan joked, 'Why can't wide receivers just be normal people bro.' Cardi B has also been linked to this controversy, along with Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs has not yet reacted on the controversy and remains silent on the issue. Many fans have also dragged famous pop star, Cardi B into this controversy as she has been rumoured to be dating the NFL star. Apparently, on 26th May, Cardi B was spotted on the same yacht with Stefon Diggs but in the video that has now gone viral, the pop star is seen nowhere. Cardi B has yet to react on this controversy as well. Also Read: 'She didn't get there based on her football knowledge': Joy Taylor gets brutally trolled after ranting about Aaron Rodgers skipping Steelers OTAs Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Toronto Sun
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Patriots internally handling video of Stefon Diggs with bag of pink crystals on a boat
Published May 28, 2025 • 1 minute read New England Patriots' Stefon Diggs appears to hand out a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat. Twitter FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he is aware of a video that showed receiver Stefon Diggs passing a bag of pink crystals to women on a boat. Vrabel declined to comment on whether he has spoken to Diggs about it. 'Any conversations that I've had with Stefon will remain between him, I and the club,' Vrabel said before an optional practice on Wednesday that Diggs did not attend. 'It's something that we're aware of,' Vrabel said. 'Obviously, we want to make great decisions on and off the field … The message will be the same for all our players, that we're trying to make great decisions.' An NFL spokesman said the league would not comment. Diggs' agents did not immediately respond to a text from The Associated Press requesting comment. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Diggs, who has been linked to hip-hop star Cardi B this offseason, is shown in a video on social media talking to three women on a boat before he produces a bag of pink crystals. Other videos from what appears to be the same boat trip show a larger crowd that includes Cardi B, the Grammy-winning rapper who was spotted leaving the Met Gala with Diggs earlier this month. They also sat together at a Boston Celtics-New York Knicks playoff game at Madison Square Garden. Cardi B, who is known for hits such as Bodak Yellow , I Like It and WAP , filed for divorce from the rapper Offset last year. Read More Toronto & GTA Canada Canada Tennis Music
