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New England Patriots' newly acquired star wide receiver Stefon Diggs has sparked a weekend controversy after a viral video captured him handing out a mysterious pink substance to women aboard a Miami yacht.
The footage, which emerged over Memorial Day weekend, showed Diggs surrounded by bikini-clad women, cautioning one to not take too much of the unidentified powder - a moment that quickly went viral on social media.
Diggs, a four-time Pro Bowler and former Buffalo Bills standout, agreed to a three-year contract worth up to $69 million in March - his first move with the Patriots following recovery from an ACL tear. Rather than focusing on OTAs and ganing chemistry with rookie QB Drake Maye, the attention has shifted to this off-field incident.
The viral clip features Cardi B - Diggs' kryptic romantic partner-on the yacht, though she's not in the exchange involving the pink powder.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the situation at voluntary workouts, acknowledging the video and stating, "We want to make great decisions on and off the field Any conversations that I've had with Stefon will remain between him, I and the club".
Internal deliberations over Diggs' future
Speculation quickly arose that Diggs' hefty contract could be in jeopardy, with insiders murmuring that a release might be "on the table".
Some analysts believe Coach Vrabel's focus on discipline and team culture could clash with Diggs' celebrity-filled lifestyle. However, NFL Media and Patriots sources have pushed back, indicating the team will honour his deal and invest in his full integration post-recovery.
Despite the firestorm, Diggs chose to attend Monday's voluntary OTA session, signalling commitment to team structure.
Meanwhile, social media reaction has been mixed - some fans label him a "disaster distraction," while others defend his privacy and point out that no formal charges or NFL infractions have been filed.
Even rapper-turned-analyst Mase has emerged in Diggs' defense, arguing no proof exists that the substance was illegal.
At present, the Patriots appear committed to keeping Diggs on the roster. The consensus is that the ball is in his court: demonstrate professionalism, maintain team alignment, and let on-field performance silence the off-field flash.
As the regular season approaches, all eyes will be on Diggs - whether he channels this spotlight into opportunity or remains overshadowed by controversy.