Stefon Diggs Speaks Out After Being Released From the Patriots

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Stefon Diggs is bidding farewell to New England.

As a longtime observer of the NFL, I was a little sad to hear the news about Stefon being released by the Patriots on March 4th. But what really struck me was his gracious response – he immediately shared a heartfelt message thanking the fans for all their support over the years. It’s a classy move, and a reminder of the strong connection players often build with the communities they play in.

The 32-year-old shared a message on Instagram Stories on March 4th, expressing gratitude for a great year and declaring a lasting bond with their loved ones: “We family forever.”

“Until we meet again,” he added, signing off with his jersey number “8.”

Stefon, facing charges of felony strangulation/suffocation and misdemeanor assault which he denies, is being released by the New England Patriots after one season. He originally signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the team last year, according to ESPN.

Before becoming the Patriots’ head coach, Mike Vrabel explained why he was looking forward to having Stefon join the New England team, drawing on his past experiences working with him at both the Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills.

He’s a physically strong player who can compete well. He runs routes effectively, catches the ball reliably, and performs well in the red zone. We really like his playing style and want to help him continue to improve and contribute to the team’s success.

Reports that Stefon is now single follow weeks of rumors about a split from rapper Cardi B, with whom he shares a son born in November.

Rumors about a split between Cardi B and her husband, Offset, intensified when she left the Super Bowl before it ended. The Patriots, where Stefon plays, lost to the Seahawks, and Cardi B also seemed to unfollow Stefon on social media after the game. Cardi B and Offset share three children: Kulture, 7, Wave, 4, and Blossom, who is 14 months old.

Some fans think Cardi B recently made a dig at the football player while performing in San Francisco on her Little Miss Drama tour.

During a concert on March 1st, the 33-year-old performer told the audience, as captured in a video posted on X, “You can’t be out here messing with someone like me.” She continued, “There are people out there hoping someone like me fails, do you understand?”

Cardi B playfully told the cheering crowd that she’s confident and doesn’t need anyone to mess with her feelings.

She continued, saying, “They aren’t messing with me, and they aren’t messing with you either.”

Cardi B later clarified that she was just rapping lyrics from her song “Principal” on her album, Am I the Drama?

She recently shared on X (formerly Twitter) that she likes to add a bit of flair when she introduces her songs, and clarified that not every performance is a dig at someone or about a personal issue.

It’s currently unclear whether Cardi and Stefon are still together, but here’s a look back at their relationship.

Fans were already aware of Cardi B’s love for Balenciaga shoes when, in October 2024, rumors began circulating about a possible romance with NFL player Stefon Diggs. These rumors intensified after the pair were seen together on Valentine’s Day in 2025.

Cardi hasn’t shared the details of how they first met, but she’s said she was immediately attracted to him. “I thought he was cute,” she explained on the Today show in September 2025. “I was like, ‘I need to date him!'” They connected through friends, and Cardi quickly made her feelings known.

Instead of trying to downplay the buzz, the Grammy-winning musician and the athlete embraced the attention when they were seen together at an after-party following the 2025 Met Gala in May.

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs publicly confirmed their relationship later that month when they went to an NBA playoff game between the Celtics and Knicks in New York City.

It’s hard to balance keeping a low profile with dating, especially in your thirties,” Cardi B told Billboard in September 2025. “But I really like him – I’m in love with him, right now. I’ve always been hesitant to date because I’ve been in a long-term relationship since I was about 21.”

Cardi B and Stefon Diggs appeared to be having a great time over Memorial Day weekend, enjoying themselves on a yacht in Miami.

In June 2025, the actor known for “Money” and their football player partner publicly confirmed their relationship, first on Instagram and then with a trip to Paris.

Rumors of a breakup between Cardi and Stefon started when their initial public announcement post on Instagram disappeared in July 2025. However, Cardi quickly reassured fans that things were fine by sharing a video of a Patek Philippe watch Stefon had given her. In an August 2025 TikTok, she explained, “He got it for me at London Jewelers. I went to meet him there thinking he was buying a watch for himself, but he surprised me with one for me!”

Rumors began circulating weeks later that Cardi B might be expecting another child. When directly asked about who the father was, she reacted strongly. In September 2025, while leaving a courthouse in Los Angeles after winning a high-profile case, she told the person who asked, “That’s disrespectful. Don’t do that.” She continued, questioning why she’s often subjected to such personal questions while men aren’t, and urged the inquirer to show some respect, stating, “Respect women.” Cardi B already shares three children – Kulture, Wave, and Blossom – with her ex, Offset.

Cardi B confirmed later that month she and Stefon Diggs are expecting a baby. This will be their first child together, though Cardi is already a mother of three and Stefon has one daughter, Nova, from a previous relationship.

In a September 2025 interview with CBS Mornings, Cardi joked, “Everyone told me to have fun, and we had a little too much fun, and now here I am!” She added that they were both very excited and happy about the new arrival.

Addressing the pregnancy rumors, Cardi playfully urged fans to buy her new album, Am I the Drama?, saying, “Now y’all can buy my album so I can buy Pampers and diapers! I told ya. Now go support my album ‘cause I’m a mother of four now.”

Cardi B has found a new connection with Stefon after her split from Offset, and she says it took being truly open and letting herself be vulnerable. She shared on CBS Mornings that Stefon offered to help her heal and asked for a chance to do so.

Stefon is both supportive and protective of Cardi – he was there for her when people criticized her new album. Cardi explained that when she feels down, he encourages her to stay strong and reminds her of her power. She feels safe and confident with him, like she can achieve anything.

The support goes both ways, and Cardi has even become a football fan, enthusiastically watching games and cheering (and sometimes scolding!) the players.

As soon as Cardi announced she was expecting, things got messy with Stefon. A model named Aileen Lopera filed a lawsuit in December 2024 claiming he was the father of her baby, born in April 2025. Apparently, he’s denying it and wants a paternity test to prove it, according to People magazine.

Then Cardi took to social media to address everything, and it was intense. She started a video saying, “Hello, Barbara. This is Shirley,” which is a direct reference to Shirley Brown’s song “Woman to Woman” – you know, the one where a woman calls out her partner’s mistress? Cardi then basically said, “Is that your baby daddy? Well, he’s my baby daddy too. Now what? I have no idea, but we’ll figure it out!” It was a really bold move, and honestly, I was living for it.

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2026-03-05 03:17