Stefon Diggs to be laid off before season starts; Patriots to take call on boat video soon: NFL insider

Stefon Diggs might be cut off the New England Patriots' roster, an NFL insider revealed on Friday

Updated on: May 31, 2025, 05:23:56 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Stefon Diggs' future with the New England Patriots might be in trouble. An NFL insider revealed that Mike Vrabel and co are poised to let go of the troubled wide receiver after a video showed him ‘flirting’ with women and distributing a pink substance on a boat. The 31-year-old is yet to issue a statement about the controversy. The Patriots said they are aware of the video, but have not taken any action.

Stefon Diggs was seen partying on a boat this week, sparking controversy (Getty Images via AFP)

Meanwhile, an NFL insider claimed that there is a strong possibility of New England cutting ties with Diggs, whom they signed to a three-year, $63.5 million contract in free agency worth $25 million guaranteed. During an appearance on Friday on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer said: “I sort of think all things are on the table and I think really, to me at least, it’s going to boil down to what Stef told [head coach Mike] Vrabel, and how believable it was."

Breer further added that it is ‘going to be hard’ for NFL officials to look into the matter. “And they’re going to hit a dead end cause they’re not going to be able to prove what was in the bag. There’s no way for them to prove what was in the bag."

"So then, it’s up to the team to make a decision. And if the team wants to recoup any of the guaranteed money, they have to cut him right away. Because you can’t hold him on the roster for two weeks and then decide, OK, we’re done with you then, so my guess would be, the reason he wasn’t at practice — this is purely a guess — but my guess would be the reason he wasn’t at practice the other day might be because Mike told him to stay away and maybe they’re sorting through everything now.”

Stefon Diggs was on the boat with his rapper girlfriend Cardi B. Vrabel, a former Patriots linebacker, addressed the matter on Wednesday after the WR missed a voluntary practice.

“It’s something we’re aware of and obviously we want to make great decisions on and off the field. Any conversations that I’ve had with Stefon will remain between him and I and the club," he said.

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Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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