Overview
- Free agent wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty Tuesday after about 90 minutes of jury deliberations in Dedham on felony strangulation and assault charges brought by former live-in chef Jamila Adams.
- Jurors saw defense videos and heard witnesses who said Adams showed no injuries and later socialized, and the judge rebuked her for evasive answers as prosecutors admitted she was not a perfect witness.
- The NFL said the case remains under its Personal Conduct Policy review, which uses a lower standard of proof and can still lead to discipline even after an acquittal.
- Diggs, released by the Patriots in March in a cap-driven move, posted 85 catches for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns last season, and his attorney predicted a quick signing as the receiver returned to workouts.
- The league has disciplined players without criminal convictions before, including a 2022 suspension of Deshaun Watson, so teams are expected to weigh possible league penalties before making offers.