Stefon Diggs Found Not Guilty and Now the NFL Has to Decide What Comes Next

Stefon Diggs walked out of a Boston courtroom on Tuesday with a not guilty verdict in his assault case, and suddenly the conversation shifts from the courthouse to the league office. The four-time Pro Bowl receiver was acquitted of assaulting his private chef in a pay dispute, clearing away the criminal charges that had hung over him since February. But here's the thing: being cleared by a jury doesn't mean he's off the hook entirely.

The Case Is Done, But the Fallout Isn't

Diggs faced two serious charges stemming from an alleged dispute with his private chef. He pleaded not guilty in February to a felony strangulation charge and a misdemeanor assault and battery charge. The trial itself moved fast, lasting only two days before the verdict came down. Now that the criminal side is closed, the focus shifts to what the NFL does with this information.

What Happens to Diggs Now?

The acquittal opens the door for Diggs to return to the field, and that's significant. A four-time Pro Bowl talent back in action is a game changer for any team considering his future. But the NFL has been monitoring the situation closely, and league discipline under the personal conduct policy is a separate process entirely from criminal court. The verdict doesn't automatically mean Diggs walks away clean from the league's perspective.

For now, Diggs has his life back and his legal problems behind him. What comes next depends on Roger Goodell's office and whether the NFL believes further action is warranted. But the first major hurdle is cleared.

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