NFL clears Stefon Diggs of suspension after personal conduct probe
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 8:43 AM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Stefon Diggs will not face suspension from the NFL following a personal conduct investigation. The league concluded there was insufficient evidence to support a violation after Diggs was found not guilty on charges of strangulation and assault against his former chef. The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver remains a free agent since being released by the New England Patriots in March, where he recorded 85 catches for 1,013 yards in 2025. With the NFL's decision, Diggs is eligible to play in the upcoming season.
- •NFL informs Diggs he won't be suspended on June 12.
- •Diggs found not guilty in May of assault and strangulation charges.
- •Diggs had 85 catches for 1,013 yards in the 2025 season.
- •He remains a free agent since being released by the New England Patriots in March.
- 8:43 AMYahoo Sports — Stefon Diggs avoids punishment as NFL reaches decision on former chef allegations
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — Stefon Diggs won't face suspension from NFL in personal conduct probe
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Stefon Diggs reportedly won't be punished by NFL after WR found not guilty of assault, strangulation of former chef
"Stefon Diggs will not face NFL discipline after the league closed its review into allegations involving his former private chef. The decision removes a major off-field question around the veteran wide receiver before the 2026 season.
"The league notified the free-agent wideout that there was "insufficient evidence" to support a finding of a personal conduct policy violation, according to multiple reports.
"Stefon Diggs won't be suspended by the NFL after he was found not guilty on charges of strangulation and assault and battery against his former chef.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 8:43 AMStefon Diggs avoids punishment as NFL reaches decision on former chef allegations
Stefon Diggs will not face NFL discipline after the league closed its review into allegations involving his former private chef. The decision removes a major off-field question around the veteran wide receiver before the 2026 season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 6:03 PMStefon Diggs won't face suspension from NFL in personal conduct probe
Stefon Diggs won't be suspended by the NFL after he was found not guilty on charges of strangulation and assault and battery against his former chef.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 6:01 PMStefon Diggs reportedly won't be punished by NFL after WR found not guilty of assault, strangulation of former chef
The league notified the free-agent wideout that there was "insufficient evidence" to support a finding of a personal conduct policy violation, according to multiple reports.
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