Stefon Diggs' acquittal clears path for return to the field but he could still face NFL discipline

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Stefon Diggs was acquitted of assault charges, allowing him to return to the field, but he may still face NFL disciplinary action. The league is reviewing the situation under its personal conduct policy.

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Stefon Diggs was acquitted of assault charges.
The NFL is reviewing the case for potential discipline.
Diggs had a successful season with the New England Patriots.
He may be signed by several NFL teams soon.

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Stefon Diggs’ acquittal in court clears a path for the four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver to return to the field. He still could face discipline from the NFL. “We have been monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy,” NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Tuesday. Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday of assaulting his personal chef. The charges stemmed from a Dec. 2 incident at his house in Massachusetts where Jamila Adams, a former live-in personal chef, testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during an argument. He had pleaded not guilty to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge. The jury deliberated for less than two hours before clearing Diggs of all charges. "The evidence has shown what we’ve maintained from day one: Mr. Diggs was wrongly accused, and this case represents exactly the kind of opportunistic targeting that players can face the moment they step off the field,” Diggs’ attorney, Mitch Schuster, said in a statement. Diggs spent last season with the New England Patriots, helping them reach the Super Bowl, where they lost to Seattle. He was released in March and remains a unsigned. That could change in the coming weeks, though league discipline is still a possibility. Several NFL players, including Ben Roethlisberger, Jameis Winston and , have been suspended for violating the personal-conduct policy despite not being arrested or charged with a crime. Roethlisberger, the former quarterback was suspended six games — it was later reduced to four after an appeal — in 2010 following sexual assault accusations. Winston was in his fourth season with the Buccaneers when he was suspended three games in 2018 following a sexual assault allegation. Elliott, a three-time Pro Bowl running back, was in his second season with the Cowboys when he was suspended six games in 2017 following a league investigation into domestic violence allegations. An arbitrator upheld the six games following an appeal. Diggs led with 85 receptions and 1,013 yards receiving with four touchdowns in his only season with the team. He was the go-to option for , who finished runner-up to for the AP NFL MVP award. Diggs, who turns 33 on Nov. 29, has played for three teams in the last three seasons. He began his career in in 2015 and went from fifth-round pick to No. 1 receiver in five seasons with the Vikings. He was traded to Buffalo for a first-round pick in 2020 and had an All-Pro season that year. Diggs spent four seasons with the Bills before he wore out his welcome. He played for the in 2024. Here are five potential landing spots for Diggs going forward:

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What were the assault charges against Stefon Diggs?

Stefon Diggs faced charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault stemming from an incident with his personal chef, but he was found not guilty.

Could Stefon Diggs still face NFL discipline after his acquittal?

Yes, despite his acquittal, the NFL is reviewing the case under its personal conduct policy, which could lead to disciplinary action.

What teams might be interested in signing Stefon Diggs?

Potential landing spots for Stefon Diggs include the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Chargers, Los Angeles Rams, and a possible return to the New England Patriots.

How did Stefon Diggs perform during his time with the New England Patriots?

In his only season with the New England Patriots, Stefon Diggs recorded 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns.

Stefon Diggs' acquittal clears path for return to the field but he could still face NFL discipline

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