History of Stefon Diggs in Timeline

Stefon Diggs is a professional American football wide receiver in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Maryland. He was drafted into the NFL by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He is known for his exceptional route running and receiving skills.

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1969: Gene Washington's Performance

In 1969, Gene Washington had back-to-back 100-plus-yard games in the first two games of the season, with 152 and 172 receiving yards respectively.

November 29, 1993: Stefon Diggs Born

On November 29, 1993, Stefon Marsean Diggs was born. He later became a professional football wide receiver.

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1997: Cris Carter's performance

In 1997, Cris Carter had back-to-back 100-plus-yard games in the first two games of the season, with 121 and 107 receiving yards respectively.

2000: Moss and Carter: 1,000+ yard receivers

In 2000, Randy Moss and Cris Carter became the first pair of Vikings wide receivers to each have 900 receiving yards in a season.

2005: Marcus Robinson's Performance

In Week 6 of the 2019 season, during a 38-20 win over the Eagles, Stefon Diggs caught seven passes for an NFL-best 167 yards and career-best three touchdowns, becoming the first Viking to accomplish the feat since Marcus Robinson in 2005.

January 2008: Death of Diggs's Father

In January 2008, Diggs's father passed away, leaving the then 14-year-old Diggs to assume more responsibility as a father figure for his younger brothers.

2009: Torrey Smith's All-Purpose Yards Record

In 2009, Torrey Smith posted 2,192 all-purpose yards, setting a school record that Stefon Diggs trailed in 2012.

2010: Junior Year at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School

In 2010, as a junior at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Stefon Diggs recorded 810 receiving yards and 23 touchdowns, becoming runner-up for the Gatorade Maryland Player of the Year.

2011: Track and Field achievements

In 2011, Stefon Diggs competed as a sprinter, placing 7th in the 100-meter dash prelims at the Bill Carver T&F Classic and helped his 4x200m team to a third-place finish.

2011: U.S. Army All-American Junior Combine MVP

In 2011, Stefon Diggs was named MVP of the U.S. Army All-American Junior Combine, marking a significant achievement in his high school career.

February 10, 2012: Committed to the University of Maryland

On February 10, 2012, Stefon Diggs committed to the University of Maryland, choosing to stay close to home for his college football career.

2012: Attended University of Maryland

In 2012, Stefon Diggs began attending the University of Maryland, playing football for the Maryland Terrapins.

2012: Invited to U.S. Army All-American Bowl

In 2012, Stefon Diggs was invited to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, showcasing his talent on a national stage.

2012: Freshman Season at Maryland

In 2012, as a true freshman, Stefon Diggs played in 11 games for Maryland, ranking second in the ACC with 172.4 all-purpose yards per game. He received multiple ACC Rookie of the Week honors and ACC Specialist of the Week honors.

2013: Season-Ending Injury at Wake Forest

In 2013, Stefon Diggs suffered a season-ending fibula injury during a game against Wake Forest, limiting him to seven games. He still earned an honorable mention All-ACC selection.

2014: Played for Maryland Terrapins until 2014

From 2012 until 2014, Stefon Diggs played football for the Maryland Terrapins at the University of Maryland.

2015: Led Vikings in Receptions and Receiving Yards

In 2015, despite being inactive for the first three games, Stefon Diggs led the Minnesota Vikings in receptions with 52 and receiving yards with 720, making him a key player in his rookie season.

January 19, 2016: Named to PFWA All-Rookie Team

On January 19, 2016, Stefon Diggs was named to the Pro Football Writers of America's (PFWA) 2015 NFL All-Rookie team after leading the Vikings in receptions and receiving yards.

2016: Birth of First Daughter

In 2016, Diggs' first daughter was born, although the identity of her mother has not been publicly confirmed.

2016: Diggs's 2016 Season

In 2016, Stefon Diggs finished the season with 84 receptions on 111 targets for 903 yards and three touchdowns. His 75% catch rate ranked fifth among NFL wide receivers.

September 11, 2017: Diggs's Performance against the Saints

On September 11, 2017, in the season opener against the New Orleans Saints on Monday Night Football, Stefon Diggs caught seven receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns.

2017: Vikings' 2017 Season and "Minneapolis Miracle"

In 2017, the Vikings finished the season with a 13–3 record, clinching the NFC North division and a bye in the first round of the playoffs. In the NFC divisional round against the Saints, Diggs made the winning play with a 61-yard touchdown, giving the Vikings a dramatic 29–24 win, dubbed the "Minneapolis Miracle".

July 31, 2018: Diggs's Contract Extension

On July 31, 2018, Stefon Diggs signed a five-year, $72 million contract extension with the Vikings through the 2023 season.

2018: NFL Top 100 Players of 2018

In 2018, Stefon Diggs was ranked 65th on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2019: Consecutive 100 Receiving Yards Games

In 2019, Julian Edelman was the last Patriots receiver to record consecutive 100 receiving yards games in the same season before Diggs.

2019: Diggs's 2019 Season

In 2019, Stefon Diggs finished the season with 63 receptions for 1,130 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.

2019: NFL Top 100 Players of 2019

In 2019, Stefon Diggs was ranked 73rd by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

March 20, 2020: Diggs Traded to the Bills

On March 20, 2020, the Vikings traded Stefon Diggs and their seventh round draft pick to the Buffalo Bills.

2020: Diggs's 2020 Season with the Bills

In 2020, Stefon Diggs tallied 127 receptions and 1,535 yards, both marks leading the NFL, and eight touchdowns. He earned his first Pro Bowl honor and was voted First Team on the Associated Press's All-Pro Team.

2020: NFL Top 100 Players of 2020

In 2020, Stefon Diggs was ranked 54th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2020: Traded to the Buffalo Bills

In 2020, Stefon Diggs was traded to the Buffalo Bills, becoming the fastest receiver to surpass 100 catches with his new team and broke Eric Moulds' franchise record for receiving yards in a season.

2021: NFL Top 100 Players of 2021

In 2021, Stefon Diggs was ranked 11th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2021: Playoff Berth

In 2021, the Patriots secured their first playoff berth since 2021.

2021: Vikings traded Diggs

On March 20, 2020, the Vikings traded Diggs and their seventh round draft pick to the Buffalo Bills for their first, fifth, and sixth round picks in the 2020 NFL draft, in addition to a fourth round pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

April 6, 2022: Diggs's Contract Extension with the Bills

On April 6, 2022, Stefon Diggs signed a four-year, $96 million contract extension with the Bills through the 2027 season.

2022: Diggs's 2022 Season with the Bills

In 2022, Stefon Diggs finished the season with 1,429 receiving yards and a career-high 11 touchdowns on 108 receptions. He was named a Pro Bowler for the third consecutive season.

2022: NFL Top 100 Players of 2022

In 2022, Stefon Diggs was ranked 26th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2022: Diggs Traded to the Texans

On April 3, 2024, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Texans restructured Diggs's four-year contract extension from the Bills in 2022 with two years remaining into a one-year, $22.52 million deal.

2023: NFL Top 100 Players of 2023

In 2023, Stefon Diggs was ranked 16th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2023: Diggs's 2023 Season with the Bills

In the 2023 season, Stefon Diggs finished with 107 receptions for 1,183 yards and eight touchdowns, though his production trailed off towards the end of the year. He earned a fourth consecutive Pro Bowl nomination.

2023: Diggs's Contract Extension

On July 31, 2018, Stefon Diggs signed a five-year, $72 million contract extension with the Vikings through the 2023 season.

April 3, 2024: Diggs Traded to the Texans

On April 3, 2024, Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans.

June 7, 2024: Alleged Physical Abuse

On June 7, 2024, Diggs allegedly physically abused his ex-girlfriend, Mulan Hernandez, on at least one occasion.

October 2024: Rumored Relationship with Cardi B

In October 2024, Diggs was rumored to be in a relationship with rapper Cardi B.

December 2024: Appearance in American Dad! Episode

In December 2024, Diggs appeared as himself in the American Dad! episode "Nasty Christmas".

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2024: NFL Top 100 Players of 2024

In 2024, Stefon Diggs was ranked 56th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players list.

2024: Traded to the Houston Texans

In 2024, Stefon Diggs was traded to the Houston Texans, marking another transition in his NFL career.

2024: Diggs's 2024 Season with the Texans

In the 2024 season, Stefon Diggs finished with 47 receptions for 496 yards and three touchdowns. He also suffered a torn ACL in Week 8 against the Colts, ruling him out for the remainder of the season.

March 28, 2025: Diggs Signed with the Patriots

On March 28, 2025, Stefon Diggs signed a three-year, $63.5 million contract with the New England Patriots.

April 7, 2025: Mulan Hernandez Files Civil Lawsuit

On April 7, 2025, Diggs' ex-girlfriend, Mulan Hernandez, filed a civil lawsuit alleging he tried to prevent her from reporting the alleged physical abuse.

April 2025: Birth of Second Daughter

In April 2025, Diggs' second daughter was born with model Aileen Lopera.

May 2025: Diggs's Video Surfaces Online

In May 2025, a video of Stefon Diggs with women on a yacht, holding a pink substance, surfaced online and sparked media attention, leading to a team investigation.

June 1, 2025: Relationship with Cardi B Publicly Confirmed

On June 1, 2025, Diggs and Cardi B publicly confirmed their relationship in an Instagram post.

June 2025: Diggs Responds to the Video Incident

In June 2025, Stefon Diggs responded to the video incident, stating that he had a good conversation with coach Vrabel and would like to keep his personal life private.

October 2025: Lawsuit Revealed

In October 2025, it was revealed that Mulan Hernandez had filed a civil lawsuit against Diggs on April 7, 2025, alleging he tried to prevent her from reporting that he had physically abused her on at least one occasion on June 7, 2024; the lawsuit remained active at this point.

November 2025: Birth of Son with Cardi B

In November 2025, Cardi B gave birth to their son.

December 2, 2025: Accusation of Strangulation and Assault

On December 2, 2025, Diggs was accused of strangulation and assault and battery stemming from a pay dispute with his personal chef.

December 9, 2025: Return to Diggs's Residence

On December 9, 2025, Diggs' chef returned to his residence to retrieve property and inquired about her overdue wages, being referred to his assistant who requested she sign a non-disclosure agreement to get paid, which she refused.

December 16, 2025: Police Report Filed

On December 16, 2025, Diggs's chef filed a police report making allegations against Diggs.

December 30, 2025: Media Reports of Assault Allegations

On December 30, 2025, media reports revealed that Diggs was accused of strangulation and assault and battery stemming from a pay dispute with his personal chef on December 2, 2025.

2025: Leading Receiver for Patriots

In 2025, Diggs finished the season as the Patriots' leading receiver with 85 receptions for 1,013 yards and four touchdowns, becoming the first Patriots receiver to record at least 1,000 receiving yards in a single season since Julian Edelman in 2019.

2025: Diggs Traded to the Texans

On April 3, 2024, Stefon Diggs, along with a sixth-round selection in the 2024 NFL draft and a fifth-round selection in the 2025 NFL draft, was traded to the Houston Texans in exchange for a second-round selection originally acquired from the Minnesota Vikings in the 2025 NFL draft.

January 23, 2026: Scheduled Arraignment

Diggs was initially scheduled for an arraignment on January 23, 2026, two days ahead of the AFC Championship Game, but it was later postponed.

February 13, 2026: Arraignment and Plea of Not Guilty

On February 13, 2026, Diggs was arraigned at Dedham District Court in Dedham, Massachusetts, entering a plea of not guilty to felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery charges.