For all the anticipation that surrounded Stefon Diggs finally reaching the Super Bowl in his lengthy NFL career, his long-awaited dbut on the biggest stage took a controversial turn.
Before halftime of Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots wide receiver became the center of attention as tensions boiled over on the sideline during a tense matchup between the Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks.
With the Patriots struggling offensively and trailing 6-0 late in the second quarter, emotions flared following a 3rd-and-17 completion to Diggs.
After picking up five yards and stepping out of bounds near the Seahawks bench, Diggs suddenly turned back toward the sideline, reacting to something said or done behind him.
What initially appeared to be routine trash talk escalated quickly, drawing several Seahawks players into a heated confrontation.
A clip shared on social media captured the moment, with both teams looking “ready to fistfight” as tempers flared and punches were thrown, albeit with their helmets still attached.
Diggs and Seahawks clash on sidelines
Before the situation could spiral into a full-blown brawl, a referee intervened and physically pulled the 32-year-old receiver away. Diggs escaped without a penalty, and play resumed, but the tone for the night had been set.
Sunday’s game against Mike Macdonald‘s Seahawks marked the first Super Bowl appearance of Diggs‘ career, a milestone moment that carried enormous personal significance.
Yet the intensity that has long defined his style of play resurfaced again early in the fourth quarter. This time, the confrontation went further.
Covering Diggs on a route, cornerback Josh Jobe delivered a blindside hit after the receiver had already gone out of bounds.
Diggs immediately confronted Jobe and attempted to strike him on the helmet, prompting Jobe to punch back.
Within seconds, receiver Mack Hollins, along with multiple referees, rushed in to separate the players and restore order.
On the sideline, head coach Mike Vrabel wasted no time backing his receiver, stepping into the chaos as officials worked to de-escalate the situation.
Diggs’ legal troubles linger
The on-field turmoil mirrored mounting off-field issues surrounding Diggs in the days leading up to Super Bowl LX.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ on February 6, the receiver is facing a lawsuit from a former associate who accused him of defamation, civil conspiracy, and related claims.
The plaintiff alleges Diggs offered assistance in transporting his Ferrari from Miami to New York and later to Houston, where the vehicle was ultimately stolen.
Police reportedly described the incident as a “sophisticated theft,” but the plaintiff claims Diggs told mutual connections that the former associate himself was responsible.
The man strongly denies the accusation, stating it damaged his concierge and consulting business and led to confrontations, including alleged surveillance and visits to his home.
The lawsuit also references a January 2025 text message Diggs allegedly sent, stating he was “responsible and accountable for all actions of those around me.”
The complaint further alleges that two men linked to Diggs assaulted the plaintiff in December 2025.
By the end of the night, the frustration was visible. After the Patriots fell 29-13, Diggs was seen in tears on the sideline.
His long-awaited Super Bowl moment had arrived, but instead of celebration, it ended with conflict and controversy. Now, the looming possibility of even more trouble lies ahead for the wide receiver.
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