A tumultuous 24 hours has seen the Diggs family hit by a devastating double blow, with both NFL star brothers facing major professional and personal crises.
From All-Pro to Free Agent: Trevon's Sudden Release
Trevon Diggs, the 27-year-old cornerback, has been released by the Dallas Cowboys, abruptly ending his tenure with the team just two seasons after signing a lucrative five-year, $97 million contract extension. The move comes after a period plagued by injury, including a torn ACL in 2023 and a subsequent knee surgery in 2024.
His 2024 season was further derailed by a bizarre head injury that sidelined him for over two months. Diggs later explained the incident, stating he "was trying to be a handyman" by installing a television, only for the unit to detach from its mount and strike him in the head.
Speaking to NFL Network's Jane Slater, Diggs insisted he is now "healthy and motivated" and hopes to sign with a playoff-contending team before postseason rosters are finalised on January 7.
Stefon Diggs Confronts Serious Legal Allegations
As Trevon's professional future was thrown into uncertainty, his older brother Stefon was dealing with severe legal troubles nearly 2,000 miles away. Court documents show the 32-year-old New England Patriots receiver has been charged with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanour assault and battery.
The alleged incident occurred in a Boston suburb on December 2. While exact details remain unclear, Diggs' attorney, Michael DiStefano, appeared virtually at Dedham District Court to argue that the police report should remain sealed from the public. DiStefano revealed his client has made a financial settlement offer to the unidentified victim.
Stefon Diggs is scheduled for arraignment on January 23 – just days before the AFC Championship game. The Patriots, who have already secured a playoff berth, issued a statement saying Diggs "categorically denies the allegations" and that the organisation supports him while cooperating with authorities.
Playoff Implications and Unanswered Questions
The timing of these events creates significant complications for both players and their teams as the NFL postseason approaches. Trevon is now a free agent seeking a new club for a playoff push, while Stefon's availability for the Patriots' playoff run hangs in the balance pending his legal proceedings.
For now, Stefon's status for New England's final regular-season game against the Miami Dolphins remains unchanged, though he could be rested as the team's playoff position is secure. The NFL has acknowledged it is aware of the charges against Stefon Diggs and is in contact with the Patriots.
This dramatic series of events marks a stark fall for a pair of brothers who, just years ago, were celebrated as among the NFL's elite talents. Their respective paths forward are now fraught with uncertainty both on and off the field.
