The star WR of New England had just completed a 1,000-yard season and a Super Bowl loss when he found himself standing in a courtroom just days later. This is very different from playing football. People are talking about this change.
Stefon Diggs has been a major offensive force for New England since signing a three-year helping lead the Patriots’ passing game throughout the season. Turmoil has shadowed his performance off the field. From a controversial yacht party video to personal relationship drama, and now a serious criminal case.
Stefon Diggs Pleads Not Guilty as Felony Strangulation Case Fuels Backlash
LOOK: Stefon Diggs’ Ex K’Yanna Barber Turns Heads By Bringing Their Son To Super Bowl LX. Photo credits: Imagn and Instagram
LOOK: Stefon Diggs’ Ex K’Yanna Barber Turns Heads By Bringing Their Son To Super Bowl LX. Photo credits: Imagn and Instagram
Stefon Diggssaid he is not guilty. He faces charges of strangling and hurting someone. The case is about a fight with his personal chef. The court is located in Dedham, Massachusetts. The hearing was brief. They let him go without paying bail. He must not contact the chef.
Prosecutors allege that in early December 2025, Diggs “smacked her across the face” and “tried to choke her using the crook of his elbow around her neck” during a disagreement over unpaid wages.
His attorney has called the accusations “unsubstantiated” and tied to a financial dispute, and Diggs continues to deny all wrongdoing. Another hearing is set for April 1, 2026.The news exploded on social media, with fans and observers offering starkly divided takes:
One user bluntly voiced a common strand of commentary on the situation, stating,“Hopefully he gets jail,”reflecting the sharp criticism among some observers.
Hopefully he gets jail
— theGIFreactor (@theGIFreactor) February 13, 2026
A different user added a grim summary of Diggs’ current circumstances,writing“Stefon Diggs finished the season with no ring, 5 kids, a breakup with Cardi B, and pending jail time ☠️,”linking the legal issue to broader personal turmoil.
Others chimed in on the legal strategy, with one fannoting Diggs’ tactical first step:“Pleading not guilty is step 1. Step 2 is the video coming out and everyone pretending they knew all along.”This highlights the expectation among some that more evidence could surface as the case progresses.
Another fan speculated on the dynamics of the alleged incident, sardonicallycommenting, “I’m surprised he didn’t get the chef pregnant,” a remark that typifies some of the cruder responses online.
Diggs’ future with the Patriots is not certain. His place in the NFL is also not certain. The league rules about behavior might affect what happens. The legal case is still going on. With the next hearing looming, the case and public conversation are far from over.