For over a decade, wide receiver Stefon Diggs established himself as one of the most consistent wide receivers in the NFL. With 1,000-yard seasons for three different franchises, the veteran earned respect. Now that he’s a free agent, teams should be lining up to secure his services as a player.
Yet the specter of recent legal issues could further complicate teams looking to sign him. While Diggs was found not guilty in an assault case involving a former live-in chef, the Pro Bowl wideout continues to find himself in the headlines and not for positive reasons.
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With training camps open, Diggs still finds himself in the middle of controversy. Christopher Blake Griffith launched a campaign to tell this truth about the wideout, alleging sexual assault. He spoke on “VladTV” about Diggs.
“I feel like whatever allegations surface, and people run with the narrative that maybe, perhaps, myself and Stefon were dating, I think people, they can run with that because a picture is worth a thousand words.” Griffith answered, referring to his trove of texts and photos that he’s provided to multiple sources. Yet, Griffith dismisses the allegations.
“When you ask me, I don’t think I was in a relationship with this man. But I do know that when we used to go to stores and things like that, I didn’t pay for anything.” Griffith stated.
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The influencer alleged that Diggs traveled with a sizable entourage, including family, friends, and women. Yet, he claims he’s the only male who doesn’t have to pay for his own purchases.
“The girls are shopping. In my (expletive) mind, I’m shopping too.” Griffith interjected and also revealed that Diggs was “paying for everything.”
While Diggs denies the claims, he has sued Griffith for defamation. As of this writing, the case is ongoing. The question of how this affects Diggs’ future remains unknown.
Diggs will turn 33 on November 29. Granted, that isn’t as ancient for a wide receiver as it used to be. Yet, over the past couple of years, messy off-field issues have overshadowed Diggs’ production.
In his defense, Diggs was never a true speed receiver, so age will not sap the game-breaking speed that he never featured. Instead, what makes him a good receiver is route running and catching 70.1% of his targets over his career.
At the same time, throughout his career, Diggs has shown a tendency to leave teams. After four years, four Pro Bowl nods, 5,372 yards, and 37 touchdowns in Buffalo, he appeared unhappy with his role.
Will teams stay away while the court case concludes, or will a contending team look at Diggs’ on-field track record and decide they can weather the media storm to secure his services?
