Stefon Diggs Skips Practice After Yacht Video Surfaces
Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots was nowhere to be seen at Wednesday’s voluntary team workout — and folks are raising eyebrows after a video went viral showing the wide receiver on a yacht with three women and what looked like a mysterious pink substance.
Just days after that clip blew up online, folks were quick to wonder if the team was gonna address it. Internal conversations and team discipline buzz started flying — especially since Diggs recently signed a fat three-year, $69 million deal with the Patriots.
Coach Mike Vrabel Responds: “It’s Something We’re Aware Of”
New head coach Mike Vrabel ain’t duckin’ the headlines. When reporters pressed him before practice, he kept it solid:
“It’s something we’re aware of and obviously we want to make great decisions on and off the field,” Vrabel said.
“… Any conversations that I’ve had with Stefon will remain between him and I and the club.”
Vrabel made it clear he’s been in touch with Diggs — just like every other player on the team. He stayed professional, but it was obvious he was getting grilled, as reporters dropped six straight questions about Diggs to kick off the media session.
League Stays Quiet While Patriots Focus on Recovery
The NFL itself didn’t have much to say. A league spokesperson declined to comment when asked about the video.
Meanwhile, Diggs is still recovering from the torn ACL he caught during Week 8 of last season while playing for the Houston Texans. He had shown up for at least one voluntary workout last week — but now, folks are questioning whether this yacht moment is about to complicate that comeback.
Vrabel, though, stayed focused on the game plan.
“The timelines, and the prognosis, we’re working hard to get him back and be ready to go,” he said. “When he’s here, we’ll coach him and have him ready to go.”
Why the Patriots Need Stefon Diggs on the Field
Let’s be real — New England needs Diggs now more than ever. The Patriots’ receiving squad was dead last in first downs last season. Stats don’t lie:
Only 1,723 receiving yards total.
Ranked 28th in receptions (161).
Tied for 28th in receiving touchdowns (10).
Dead last in first downs (78).
Diggs is expected to take the lead among a developing crew that includes fellow veteran Mack Hollins, slot receiver DeMario Douglas, and rookie Kyle Williams.
The heat is on, and the eyes are watching — especially after this yacht video stirred the pot. What Diggs does next, both on and off the field, could shape the Patriots’ entire season.