NFL news: Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs denies felony charge claims

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been charged with a series of serious criminal violations, according to Dedham County court documents. Boston 25 News was first to obtain the documents.

The charges reportedly include felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on December 2. Michael DiStefano, Diggs’ attorney, arrived at the courthouse Tuesday and filed a request to have the police report “impounded” to keep the details sealed, the outlet reported.

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Stefon Diggs (8) of the New England Patriots watches the national anthem before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium on November 2, 2025, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

The four-time NFL Pro Bowler is scheduled to be arraigned on Jan. 23, just two days before the AFC Championship Game is scheduled to take place.

In a statement, the team acknowledged the situation and said the 32-year-old catcher denied the allegations against him.

Stefon Diggs #8 of the New England Patriots makes a one-handed catch during training camp at Gillette Stadium on July 28, 2025, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

“The New England Patriots are aware of the allegations against Stefon Diggs. Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies these allegations,” the organization said in a statement obtained by multiple media outlets. “We support Stefon. We will continue to gather information and cooperate fully with the relevant authorities and the NFL as necessary. Out of respect for all parties involved and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”

Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)

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The NFL said in a separate statement: “We are aware of the matter and have been in contact with the club. We have no further comment at this time.”

Diggs signed a three-year contract with the Patriots this past offseason.

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