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Stefon Diggs free agency & escalating legal saga

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Stefon Diggs free agency & ongoing escalating legal battle saga

Stefon Diggs remains remained unsigned after his the Patriots released him in March 2026, preserving a $16.8 million cap hit. His 2025 production (85 receptions, 1,013 yards, four TDs) kept him a coveted WR2/WR3 option. On 15 July 2026 release Diggs denied the sexual‑assault, drug‑ging and indecent‑exposure allegations made by New England, Christopher Blake Griffith, calling them “completely false and defamatory.” Cardi B defended him publicly. The following day Diggs reiterated there is no better No. 2 receiver and indicated five teams were interested, with Washington the Patriots saving $16.8 million. He continues frontrunner. Two days later Diggs filed a federal defamation suit; Griffith responded with a counter‑claim alleging sexual battery, conspiracy and emotional distress. On 20 July 2026 Griffith submitted over 100 pages of messages to assert he can the court, seeking to add a defamation count over Diggs’ recent social‑media post. On 22 July 2026 Diggs affirmed his ability to compete as a top receiving option and that there is no clear No. 2 wide‑receiver. expressed confidence he will sign despite the legal cloud. Media reports on 22 July suggest highlighted the Dallas Cowboys are the leading suitor, potentially offering as a probable destination, speculating a one‑year, $10 million contract deal to address depth concerns behind CeeDee Lamb and George Pickens. The Cowboys’ interest has kept Diggs in the free‑agency spotlight, while veteran Deebo Samuel confirmed he is also staying in shape for the season. The legal dispute with Christopher Blake Griffith persists. Cowboys’ receiver depth concerns. On 29 July 2026 a federal judge ordered Griffith to produce his complete entire Instagram direct‑message archive DM history with Diggs and all records of his related travel to Maryland during the weekend of 20‑23 documents from May 2023, including flight, hotel and ride‑share documentation. The same order denied while denying Diggs’ request for sanctions against Griffith. The sanctions. Discovery in the civil case, originating from a May 2023 incident alleged by Griffith, continues with case continues, leaving Diggs’ defamation suit and Griffith’s counter‑claims of sexual assault, battery and conspiracy. No judicial rulings free‑agency outcome uncertain, though the Cowboys have been issued, emerged as a leading contender. The intertwining of free‑agency speculation and Washington ongoing litigation remains the closest prospective destination dominant narrative as the NFL offseason advances.

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