Feb 1, 2026; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez, large receiver Stefon Diggs and large receiver Kayshon Boutte arrive previous to Tremendous Bowl LX at San Jose Mineta Worldwide Airport. Obligatory Credit score: Kirby Lee-Imagn Photographs.
Ex-Minnesota Vikings large receiver and co-architect of the Minneapolis Miracle Stefon Diggs has a clear slate, discovered not responsible of assault and strangulation on Tuesday after weird allegations emerged earlier this 12 months.
The authorized cloud is gone, and Diggs ought to have suitors earlier than coaching camp.
Diggs can now presumably return to regular offseason operations, hoping to signal with a crew earlier than too lengthy.
Diggs’s Manufacturing Nonetheless Makes Him a Practical Summer time Choice
The 32-year-old obtained expedient justice.
Houston Texans large receiver Stefon Diggs walks towards the sideline throughout pregame moments forward of a matchup in opposition to the Indianapolis Colts, taking within the scene on Oct 27, 2024, in Houston, Texas, as he ready at NRG Stadium for an AFC South divisional contest. Obligatory Credit score: Troy Taormina-Imagn Photographs.
Diggs Is Not Responsible
The trial flew by in a jiffy, and Diggs was acquitted. ESPN reported, “Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Tuesday of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute. The four-time Pro Bowl wideout pleaded not guilty in February to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge stemming from the alleged dispute.”
“The trial lasted only two days. The acquittal clears a path for Diggs’ return to the field, but he still could face discipline from the NFL. The case centered on a Dec. 2 encounter at Diggs’ home in Dedham, where Jamila Adams, a former live-in personal chef who is known as Mila, testified that he slapped and choked her during an argument.”
That’s about as quick as justice can unfold in america, particularly for a star.
Profession Manufacturing
NFL groups had been in all probability biding their time to see what got here of Diggs’s authorized troubles, and now that his alleged crimes are within the rearview, he must be a semi-hot commodity. As lately as final 12 months, Diggs cooked in New England.
Right here’s his profession resume since becoming a member of the Vikings in 2015:
2025 — (NWE) 85 Rec | 1,013 Yds | 4 TDs2024 — (HOU) 47 Rec | 496 Yds | 3 TDs2023 — (BUF) 107 Rec | 1,183 Yds | 8 TDs2022 — (BUF) 108 Rec | 1,429 Yds | 11 TDs2021 — (BUF) 103 Rec | 1,225 Yds | 10 TDs2020 — (BUF) 127 Rec | 1,535 Yds | 8 TDs2019 — (MIN) 63 Rec | 1,130 Yds | 6 TDs2018 — (MIN) 102 Rec | 1,021 Yds | 9 TDs2017 — (MIN) 64 Rec | 849 Yds | 8 TDs2016 — (MIN) 84 Rec | 903 Yds | 3 TDs2015 — (MIN) 52 Rec | 720 Yds | 4 TDs
His heyday clearly occurred in Buffalo with Josh Allen distributing the rock, however 1,013 yards in New England final season doesn’t develop on timber. Some crew wants that manufacturing, suggesting Diggs gained’t be a free agent for lengthy.
Now What? The place Will He Go?
Talking of Diggs’s rejuvenated free company, the next checklist represents WR-needy groups after the draft, or at the very least spots the place Diggs might flourish:
Baltimore Ravens
Buffalo Payments
Dallas Cowboys
Indianapolis Colts
Las Vegas Raiders
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
New Orleans Saints
Washington Commanders
The Patriots are seemingly the highest touchdown spot — as a result of why not run it again?
Buffalo Payments large receiver Stefon Diggs indicators autographs for followers earlier than kickoff, interacting with the group on Dec 26, 2021, in Foxborough, Massachusetts, as he frolicked with supporters at Gillette Stadium previous to a divisional recreation in opposition to the New England Patriots. Obligatory Credit score: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Photographs.
FantasyLife‘s Joe Metz made the case for Diggs to the Raiders this week, noting, “As things stand, not a single wideout on the Raiders projects for more than 75 targets in our fantasy football projections, with the WR room carrying a total target projection of 239 targets across five receivers and tight end Brock Bowers leading the team with a 124-target projection.”
“That simply will not cut it if you want to set your No. 1 pick up for success. While Fernando Mendoza may not start the season as QB1 (projected for 13 starts), he’ll certainly finish the season as such.”
The Raiders arguably have the single-worst large receiving corps within the enterprise for the time being.
Metz added, “In the interim, the fact that Kirk Cousins is slated to serve as the bridge QB sets up well for Diggs, as the two played together in Minnesota from 2018-19, when Diggs posted back-to-back seasons of 1,000-plus yards, an average of 121.5 targets and 15 total touchdowns.”
“Diggs would immediately step into a WR1 role with a quarterback he has familiarity with, which could provide him with WR3 value in fantasy football and potential sell-high upside if he starts hot.”
How concerning the Vikings?
In the meantime, the Vikings can’t be dominated out of the Diggs sweepstakes. He, after all, started his profession in Minnesota, and as he winds down his taking part in days, bookend stops within the Twin Cities may really feel poetic. Diggs can also be associates with Justin Jefferson, and Jefferson wouldn’t object to Diggs as his working mate this season.
Houston Texans large receiver Stefon Diggs and Minnesota Vikings large receiver Justin Jefferson share a postgame dialog on the sector, connecting after the ultimate whistle on Sep 22, 2024, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as each star receivers crossed paths at U.S. Financial institution Stadium following a nonconference matchup. Obligatory Credit score: Brad Rempel-Imagn Photographs.
What’s extra, Minnesota wants a WR3 after letting Jalen Nailor dip in free company. It lately met with Jauan Jennings, however no contract has materialized. In concept, the Vikings might dangle a one-year contract price $12 million or so and hope Diggs accepts.
Diggs is a rowdy fellow, however most followers wouldn’t thoughts a reunion.
He’ll flip 33 in late November.
Dustin Baker is a novelist and political scientist. His second novel, The Invaders , is out now. So is … Extra about Dustin Baker
