NFL closes conduct review of Stefon Diggs after insufficient evidence

The NFL closed its personal conduct policy review into wide receiver Stefon Diggs on Friday, saying there was insufficient evidence to support disciplinary action. The decision comes after Diggs was found not guilty in May following a two-day trial tied to a Dec. 2, 2023 dispute at his home in Dedham, Massachusetts. A league official confirmed the review had ended.

The case centered on allegations from Jamila Adams, a former live-in personal chef known as Mila, who testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during an argument. Diggs pleaded not guilty in February to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge, and his attorneys said the alleged assault never happened while challenging Adams’ credibility.

The NFL’s ruling removes the risk of an immediate league-mandated suspension tied to that incident, clearing a key hurdle as Diggs looks to sign with a team. Diggs remains a free agent and is eligible to sign with any club.

Why the decision matters for Diggs’ next move

Diggs was released by the New England Patriots in March. With the league review now closed, teams can evaluate Diggs without an open conduct case hanging over any potential signing.

The veteran receiver has recorded seven 1,000-yard seasons in his career. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2015 and later played for the Buffalo Bills before a brief stint with the Houston Texans in 2024.

What was said during the legal process

Following the May verdict, Diggs’ legal team said the evidence supported their position that he had been wrongly accused and described the case as an example of opportunistic targeting of players off the field. The NFL did not announce any discipline as part of Friday’s decision.

Any potential contract talks will now focus on roster fit and football factors, with the league’s personal conduct process no longer an outstanding issue in the case.