Patriots WR Stefon Diggs pleads not guilty to assault charges

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs has pleaded not guilty to felony strangulation and other assault charges stemming from an alleged incident involving his personal chef.

Diggs appeared in Massachusetts’ Dedham District Court on Friday and entered his official plea of not guilty.

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The chef accuses Diggs of smacking her across the face and trying to choke her with the crease of his elbow during a dispute about her pay in early December.

Mitchell Schuster, Diggs’ attorney, calls the allegations unsubstatiated.

“I don’t think there will be a [plea] deal because I don’t think he is liable or guilty in any way, shape or form,” Schuster said. “He is completely innocent. … He will be completely exonerated.”

The 11-year NFL veteran did not comment on the case on Friday. A pretrial hearing has been set for April 1.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published Feb 13, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian.