A bad day only got worse for the Diggs family as younger brother Trevon got his release from the Dallas Cowboys shortly after older brother Stefon was charged with a felony and misdemeanor in Massachusetts.
Trevon, a 27-year-old cornerback, was an All-Pro in 2021 and signed a five-year, $97 million extension in 2023, but has struggled to stay healthy since then.
He missed more than two months this season after a mysterious incident resulted in a head injury. Ultimately, Trevon claimed he ‘was trying to be a handyman’ by installing a television, only to have the unit detach from its mount and strike him in the head.
Previously, Diggs tore an ACL in 2023 and needed a follow-up knee surgery in 2024.
NFL Network’s Jane Slater spoke with Trevon, who told her he is ‘healthy and motivated’ to join a playoff team before the start of the postseason. Playoff rosters must be finalized by January 7.
Meanwhile, 32-year-old Stefon is facing charges of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery after an alleged incident in a Boston suburb on December 2, court documents show. The Patriots receiver has denied the allegations through the team.
Trevon, a 27-year-old cornerback, was an All-Pro in 2021 and signed $97m extension in 2023, but has struggled to stay healthy since then. He hopes top sign with a playoff team soon
Stefon Diggs is facing charges of felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery after an alleged incident in on December 2, court documents show
Diggs is accused of slapping and choking a female chef during an argument about money on December 2 in the Boston suburb of Dedham. According to the newly released incident report, the woman said Diggs grabbed her from behind and ‘tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck.’ She told police she feared she ‘could have blacked out.’
Diggs’ attorney, Michael DiStefano, made a virtual appearance at Dedham District Court on Tuesday to argue that the details of the police report should remain impounded, but the judge denied that motion. Additionally, DiStefano said his client has made a financial offer to settle the dispute with the victim, who remains unidentified publicly.
Another attorney, David Meier, said the claims are ‘unsubstantiated, uncorroborated, and were never investigated – because they did not occur.’
The 32-year-old NFL star is set to be arraigned on January 23 – days before the AFC Championship is scheduled to be played. The Patriots have already clinched a playoff berth entering the final week of the NFL season thanks to Sunday’s blowout win over the rival New York Jets.
The father of rapper Cardi B’s fourth child, Diggs has denied the allegations to the team, as Patriots spokespeople revealed in a statement provided to the Daily Mail.
Diggs is pictured with girlfriend Cardi B in courtside seats at Madison Square Garden in May
‘The New England Patriots are aware of the accusations that have been made regarding Stefon Diggs,’ the statement began. ‘Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations.
‘We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.’
Likewise, an NFL statement acknowledged the charges, but offered little else: ‘We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the club. We have no further comment at this time.’
Diggs’ status for Sunday’s season finale against the visiting Miami Dolphins remains unchanged, but the Patriots have already clinched a playoff berth, so there is a chance he could be rested.
The brothers grew up in Maryland, where Stefon ultimately played for the Terrapins after opting to stay close to home following the death of their father.
