Hold onto your helmets, folks—New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs is in hot water over serious allegations that could sideline more than just his game stats.

The 32-year-old wide receiver faces felony strangulation charges and a misdemeanor assault count stemming from a heated clash with his former private chef, tied to a financial disagreement, with Diggs firmly denying the accusations through his legal team, as NewsNation reports.

Diggs, a four-time Pro Bowl talent who’s dazzled with the Vikings, Bills, and now Patriots on a hefty $69 million contract, isn’t just catching passes—he’s catching scrutiny over this off-field drama.

Digging Into the Disturbing Allegations

The incident reportedly unfolded about two weeks before Dec. 16, when the chef alerted Dedham, Massachusetts, police with a troubling account of events.

While working for Diggs, the woman claims a discussion about unpaid wages in her bedroom turned violent, with the NFL star allegedly smacking her face and attempting to choke her using his elbow.

According to police reports, she struggled to breathe and feared blacking out, a chilling detail that paints a grim picture of the alleged encounter.

Financial Feud Fuels the Fire

The chef told authorities Diggs threw her onto a bed, dismissing her payment claims as “lies” during the altercation over compensation for a November week when she had to leave due to houseguests.

After quitting and leaving her Dedham residence, she returned on Dec. 9 to collect belongings, only to be told by Diggs’ assistant that signing a non-disclosure agreement was a prerequisite for any payout.

Refusing to sign, she initially hesitated to press charges but ultimately decided to pursue legal action last week relative to her police report.

Diggs Denies, Team Backs Him Up

Diggs’ attorney, David Meier, isn’t mincing words, stating his client “categorically denies these allegations,” framing the accusations as a fallout from an unresolved money dispute.

Meier argues, “The timing and motivation for making the allegations is crystal clear: they are the direct result of an employee-employer financial dispute that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction.” Let’s be real—when dollar signs clash, truth can get buried under grudges, but that doesn’t erase the need for hard evidence.

The Patriots, meanwhile, have thrown their weight behind their star, declaring, “We support Stefon.” Loyalty’s nice, but fans might wonder if team spirit should wait for the courtroom gavel.

Courtroom Showdown and Career Context

A court arraignment looms on Jan. 23 in Dedham, where Diggs will face these grave charges head-on, and the outcome could ripple beyond just his personal life.

This isn’t the first time Diggs has faced off-field attention—think back to that odd video from May showing him handing over pink crystals on a boat, with the NFL staying mum and the Patriots keeping it in-house. Add in his high-profile life, including a newborn with rapper Cardi B, and Diggs seems to live in the spotlight’s glare.

Yet, on the field, he’s been a game-changer, helping the Patriots clinch the AFC East title and mentoring young quarterback Drake Maye. With such talent, it’s a shame to see potential fumbles off the gridiron—let’s hope justice, not agendas, calls the plays in this case.