Former New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs receives verdict on allegedly assaulting private chef

Stefon Diggs found not guilty in private chef assault trial

According to ESPN’s report, Diggs was cleared by a Massachusetts jury.

“Former New England Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on Tuesday of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute,” ESPN reported.

The report added, “The four-time Pro Bowl wideout pleaded not guilty in February to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge stemming from the alleged dispute.”

The case centered on former live-in chef Jamila “Mila” Adams, who alleged that Diggs assaulted her during a dispute over unpaid wages at his home in December 2025.

Diggs’ defense argued the assault never happened and claimed the allegations were tied to a financial dispute, pointing to a lack of medical records, photos, or video evidence of injuries.

Stefon Diggs’ NFL future still carries one major question

The verdict resolved the criminal case, but the NFL side remains open.

“The trial lasted only two days. The acquittal clears a path for Diggs’ return to the field, but he still could face discipline from the NFL,” ESPN further stated.

That is because the NFL’s personal conduct policy operates separately from the criminal justice system. A player can still face league discipline even without a conviction if the NFL determines its standard has been met.

Diggs is currently a free agent after being released by the Patriots in March 2026, and the verdict removes one major obstacle for teams considering him.

He is also coming off a productive 2025 season in New England, where he recorded over 1,000 receiving yards after returning from a previous ACL injury.

For now, the court case is over, but teams may still wait to see how the league handles its review. That final piece could determine how quickly Diggs gets his next NFL opportunity.