In a significant legal victory that could reshape his NFL future, veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been acquitted of all charges stemming from a December 2025 incident involving his private chef. After two days of testimony, a Massachusetts jury delivered a not-guilty verdict on Tuesday for charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery.
The case centered on allegations from Jamila Adams, who claimed that during a dispute over payment, Diggs entered her bedroom and struck her, then attempted to choke her when she tried to defend herself. She also alleged that Diggs' assistant pressured her to sign a nondisclosure agreement before receiving payment.
Diggs maintained his innocence from the start, pleading not guilty in February. His legal team built a strong defense, calling multiple witnesses who testified they observed nothing unusual between Diggs and Adams on the day of the alleged incident. The defense emphasized the lack of physical evidence, and prosecutors acknowledged that Adams—described in court as a "sometimes lover" of Diggs—was "not a perfect witness."
The verdict couldn't come at a better time for the 30-year-old receiver, who is now a free agent with a clean legal slate. After being released by the New England Patriots earlier this offseason—a move that freed up over $16 million in cap space—Diggs is poised to attract significant interest from teams looking to add a proven playmaker for the 2026 campaign.
Diggs' lone season in New England was impressive: he hauled in 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns, playing a key role in the Patriots' run to the Super Bowl. While 2024 was a down year statistically, his track record as a four-time Pro Bowl selection speaks for itself.
"Any team that signs him will be lucky to have him," one of Diggs' attorneys said after the verdict. "We are very pleased and happy that Stefon will continue on and play football in the National Football League."
For fans of the game, watching where Diggs lands next will be one of the offseason's most intriguing storylines. His combination of elite route-running, reliable hands, and big-game experience makes him a prime candidate to elevate any passing attack—and with his legal chapter now closed, the veteran star can focus entirely on what he does best.