Stefon Diggs just cleared his biggest hurdle of the offseason. The NFL announced it will not discipline the veteran receiver after a review found insufficient evidence of a personal conduct policy violation. League spokesman Brian McCarthy confirmed the decision to the Associated Press, and ESPN first reported the finding.
The review followed a December 2 incident at Diggs’ Massachusetts home. His former live in personal chef testified that he slapped and choked her during an argument. However, Diggs pleaded not guilty, and last month a jury cleared him of all charges in less than two hours. The league’s decision matters because the NFL has suspended players such as Ben Roethlisberger and Ezekiel Elliott under the policy even without criminal charges. This time, it chose not to act.
Diggs and the Bills reunion buzz
With his name fully cleared, attention has swung back to his next team. Diggs remains unsigned after the Patriots released him in March to save cap space. Meanwhile, a possible Buffalo reunion has lit up the internet. Bills left tackle Dion Dawkins posted a photo shoot video this week, Diggs dropped a clapping emoji on it and Dawkins replied that it was time, complete with airplane emojis.
So would Buffalo actually do it? Head coach Joe Brady addressed the chatter on the SHOUT! Bills podcast. He praised how Diggs plays and credited him with helping build the offense Brady now runs. Even so, the coach expressed full confidence in his current receiver room, pointing to additions DJ Moore and rookie Skyler Bell along with the growth of Keon Coleman. Brady did not rule out moves, since general manager Brandon Beane always hunts for upgrades, but he loves where the group stands heading into camp.
Josh Allen sounds happy too. The quarterback called Moore one of the smoothest players he has ever shared a field with after just a few weeks of practice.
Why the fit is complicated
The numbers tell a layered story. Diggs piled up 5,372 receiving yards in Buffalo from 2020 to 2023, fourth in franchise history behind Andre Reed, Eric Moulds and Lee Evans. Last season, he led New England with 85 catches, 1,013 yards and four touchdowns while helping the team reach the Super Bowl as Drake Maye’s top option.
Still, his role has changed. Diggs played 52% of his snaps in the slot over the past two seasons, up from 35% in his final Buffalo year. That spot currently belongs to Khalil Shakir, and Coleman could see slot work as well. Diggs also turns 33 on November 29 and has played for three teams in three seasons.
For now, he is healthy, cleared and available. The next move belongs to the rest of the league.
SOURCE: Syracuse.com
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