New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is making headlines this week—and its not for a good reason.
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Diggs skipped the team’s OTAs last week, and instead of keeping a low profile, he was seen partying on a boat with models, his alleged girlfriend and rapper Cardi B. One video shows Diggs handing a woman a small pink container, which has led to speculation that drugs were involved. Another clip of Diggs and Cardi B getting a little too close while dancing has only added fuel to the fire.
The off-field antics haven’t gone unnoticed by the Patriots. Head coach Mike Vrabel made a pointed comment afterwards, saying he hopes “everyone is making good decisions on and off the field.” It’s clear the team isn’t thrilled with the distraction.
The incident’s been a big topic across sports media. On The Right Time with Bomani Jones, Jones and former NFL cornerback Domonique Foxworth talked about the videos and what they might say about Diggs—and the culture around drugs in general.
Jones brought up an old story from Diggs’ days with the Minnesota Vikings. Apparently, when players were asked which teammate they wouldn’t want their daughter to date, the entire team said Stefon Diggs.
“You know what this reminds me of? Couple years ago, the Minnesota Vikings locker room was asked who’s the man on the team you won’t let date your sister? and everyone had the same answer. 52 people said Stefon Diggs.”
Speaking of the alleged drugs involved, Jones said:
“I dont do drugs so I dont know what’s happening in that world, but he was showing it (the pink container) off like it was some special sand from the Maldives.”
He also mentioned how casual drug use—especially things like coc*ine—seems to be normalized in pop culture now.
Foxworth added to the conversation with a story from his college days. At a business school dinner, everyone was supposed to share something personal. One woman said her brother used cocaine regularly. Foxworth approached her later to show support, telling her he had family who struggled with addiction. Her response shocked him.
“She goes, ‘Oh no, he doesn’t have a problem,’” Foxworth said. “That really opened my eyes to how some people don’t even see heavy drug use as an issue anymore.”
As of now, Diggs isn’t facing any consequences from the team, but the situation is still developing. If things keep trending in this direction, though, that could change quickly.
