Stefon Diggs is currently navigating a wild gauntlet of multiple civil lawsuits, the only "practice" this wide receiver has really seen in 2026. He’s been cut by the Patriots, he’s still available, and instead of hitting the field, he's stuck in legal battles that could drag on for ages. It's a whole mess.
The Ferrari Fiasco and Alleged Attack
One of the biggest lawsuits Diggs is dealing with comes from a man named Nigel King. King has sued Diggs, claiming the star receiver falsely accused him of stealing a Ferrari. But wait, there's more: King also alleges that Diggs's friends actually attacked him. This isn't just about Diggs either, his brother Darez and three friends are also named in the suit. So, here's the alleged timeline according to King: Back in July 2024, King organized for Diggs's Ferrari to be shipped off to Houston. The car gets stolen. King insists he was never even a suspect in the theft. Fast forward to December 2024, and King says Diggs started pointing fingers, accusing him of stealing the car. Then, a year later, in what must have been a brutal twist, King claims one of Diggs's friends punched him in the face. This case first popped up in February 2026. Diggs apparently wanted things paused until all the other defendants were properly served, and that's happened now. So, get ready, because this litigation is set to unfold, likely at a snail's pace, just like most civil lawsuits.More Legal Woes and an Unsigned Future
The King lawsuit isn't even the only one. In November 2025, Diggs himself sued a man named Christopher Griffith, though the details beyond "falsely" are still under wraps. Plus, remember that criminal trial he went through in May? The word is, that case probably shouldn't have even been pursued, given the quality of the prosecution's evidence. It's a tough look for a guy who was once one of the league's top playmakers. Cut by the Patriots, still waiting for a team to pick him up, and all he's getting is "legal practice." What does this mean for his future in the game? It’s hard to say when his off-field issues are dominating everything. We'll all be watching to see how these lawsuits play out, because right now, they're the only game Diggs is in.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.