Hours after a jury cleared him of all charges, Stefon Diggs made a statement — not with words, but with sweat. The veteran wide receiver posted a workout video on his Instagram Story late Tuesday, showing himself grinding in the gym as the clock ticked past midnight.
Diggs, 32, had been accused of assaulting his former live-in chef, Jamila Adams, in an incident that allegedly took place on Dec. 2, 2025. He pleaded not guilty in February to charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery. Adams had reportedly been seeking $5.5 million in damages.
But on Tuesday afternoon, a jury sided with Diggs, delivering a not-guilty verdict that his legal team called a vindication. “We have taken these allegations seriously from day one and that’s exactly why we were eager for the facts to come to light through the legal process,” his attorneys said in a statement obtained by ESPN. “Professional athletes have a target on their back. When someone sees a uniform and a contract, they see leverage; they see a settlement.”
The verdict came after a trial that included a judge warning the alleged victim to stick to the questions or lose her testimony. Diggs’ legal team argued the case was a classic example of someone trying to cash in on a player’s fame and fortune. “The evidence has shown what we’ve maintained from day one: Mr. Diggs was wrongly accused, and this case represents exactly the kind of opportunistic targeting that players can face the moment they step off the field,” the attorneys added.
Now that the legal cloud has lifted, Diggs is wasting no time getting back to football. His late-night gym session appears to be a message to NFL teams that he’s ready to go. Still a free agent, the four-time Pro Bowler might be signaling that he’s prepared for OTAs and beyond. Last season with the Patriots, he hauled in 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns — numbers that prove he still has plenty left in the tank.
But the NFL isn’t quite done yet. League spokesman Brian McCarthy said Tuesday that the personal conduct policy remains under review. “We have been monitoring all developments in the matter which remains under review of the personal conduct policy,” McCarthy noted, leaving the door open for a possible suspension even after the acquittal.
Whether the league steps in or not, Diggs seems determined to move forward. For a player who’s been through a grueling legal battle, hitting the weight room at midnight is a powerful way to say: I’m still here, and I’m not slowing down.
For more on the trial and its aftermath, check out our full breakdown of the acquittal and what it means for Diggs’ future.
