On May 28, 2025, a viral video emerged showing New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, 31, handling a small bag containing an unidentified pink substance during a yacht party in Miami, which prompted the team to launch an internal investigation.
Despite the Stefon Diggs yacht video controversy, Diggs focused on celebrating his rumoured girlfriend, Cardi B, posting a courtside photo from a May 12 Knicks-Celtics playoff game on Instagram, as reported by The Guardian.
The 28-second clip, widely shared on X and Instagram, captures Diggs interacting with three women, passing a bag of pink crystals, speculated online to be a drug like “pink cocaine,” though unconfirmed.
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— Photo News (@PhotoNewsPk) May 28, 2025Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the Patriots investigation on May 28, stating, “We’re aware of the video. We want to make great decisions on and off the field,” per AP News. Absent from voluntary OTAs, Diggs has been rehabbing a torn ACL since October 2024, with Vrabel noting, “We’re working hard to get him back.”
Diggs and Cardi B’s Response
Amid the pink substance controversy, Diggs posted on Instagram, “To the month of May, I appreciate you none the less… gotta stay focused,” sharing a photo with Cardi B, captioned “Baby brim.” The couple, linked since October 2024, has faced scrutiny, with social media users criticising Diggs’ behaviour, one writing, “Stefon Diggs serving pink cocaine? Wild.” Cardi B, present on the yacht but not in the powder clip, has not commented, per Times of India.
Patriots’ Stakes and NFL Silence
Signed to a three-year, $69 million contract in March 2025, Diggs is pivotal for the Patriots’ 2025/26 season, starting September 7 against the Las Vegas Raiders. The team, aiming to improve from a 4-13 record, expects Diggs to mentor quarterback Drake Maye. The NFL declined to comment, and any league action may remain confidential under its substance abuse policy, per Times of India. NFL insider Albert Breer suggested the Patriots could cut Diggs if his explanation lacks credibility, risking his $25 million guaranteed, per Yahoo Sports.
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The Stefon Diggs yacht video threatens the Patriots’ efforts to rebuild team culture under Vrabel, raising questions about Diggs’ leadership as a four-time Pro Bowler. As the Cardi B Stefon Diggs romance and off-field antics draw attention, the outcome of the Patriots’ investigation could impact Diggs’ role and the team’s season, per CBS Sports.
