During Super Bowl week in Santa Clara, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs faced a pointed question from a reporter about his future in the NFL, prompting a sharp rebuttal. When asked if he planned to continue playing in the league after the upcoming Super Bowl LX, Diggs reminded the reporter that he is currently under contract, highlighting the need for better research.
The exchange unfolded on Monday as the NFL granted media access to players in the days leading up to the championship game. The reporter’s question,
“Are you planning to come back next year, no matter what?”
drew confusion from Diggs, who initially misunderstood it to mean returning to the Super Bowl itself. After clarification, Diggs firmly stated,
“Playing in the NFL? You know I’m under contract? You gotta do your research a little bit. Weird questions.”
Stefon Diggs, wide receiver for the New England Patriots.
Details of Diggs’ Contract and Season Performance
Diggs is currently secured under a three-year, $63.5 million deal signed last March with the Patriots, which includes $22.6 million guaranteed and contains team options for 2026 and 2027. This contract underlines New England’s commitment to the veteran wide receiver given his strong contributions this season.
In the 2025 NFL season, Diggs played 17 games, amassing 85 receptions for 1,013 yards, averaging 11.9 yards per catch, and scoring four touchdowns. After recovering from a torn ACL during his time with the Houston Texans, Diggs has demonstrated a significant professional resurgence. His performance helped New England reach the brink of a championship appearance, a step beyond his previous best with Houston, where despite solid play, he only advanced as far as the AFC Championship game.
Diggs Reflects on Former Team and Relationship with Josh Allen
Despite leaving the Buffalo Bills in less than ideal circumstances, Diggs expressed respect and goodwill toward his former team and quarterback Josh Allen. Acknowledging Allen’s talent, Diggs remarked,
“That quarterback (Allen) is a Hall of Fame quarterback. Parts of me wish things were different because I do got a lot of love and respect for that team.”
This sentiment reinforces the wideout’s professionalism and maturity despite past challenges.
Over his 11-year NFL career, the former fifth-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings has appeared in 161 games, accumulating 942 receptions, 11,504 receiving yards, and 74 touchdowns, firmly establishing his status as an elite wide receiver.
Personal Life: Stefon Diggs and Cardi B Navigate Family Dynamics
Off the field, Diggs is building a blended family with rapper Cardi B, who recently gave birth to their son. Together, they plan to expand their family further, joining Diggs’ five children from prior relationships and Cardi B’s three children from her previous marriage to rapper Offset. Despite this complex family structure, Cardi B has made clear her expectations.
An insider revealed,
“She’s been very clear with Stefon: if he messes up, if another woman comes forward with a baby after they became official and started a family together, she’s done.”
This stance appears to come from personal experience and recent revelations involving paternity tests that confirmed Diggs fathered children with multiple women during their relationship.
Although Cardi B has shown support for Diggs and even silenced critics regarding their relationship, the current warnings suggest underlying tensions that may impact their future. Cardi’s previous heartbreak in her relationship with Offset likely informs her firm boundaries within this evolving blended family.
Implications for Diggs’ Career and Personal Future
Stefon Diggs’ clear reminder to the media about his contract status underscores an important lesson about professionalism in sports journalism. His continued performance for the Patriots and stable contract situation suggest he will remain a key player in the league for the foreseeable future.
Meanwhile, his evolving family life with Cardi B, framed by a mix of support and strict conditions, highlights the complexities athletes often face balancing personal and professional demands. As Super Bowl LX approaches on February 8, all eyes will be on Diggs, both for his contributions on the field and the personal storylines shaping his life off it.
Stefon Diggs is asked if he plans to play in the NFL next year.
“You know I’m under contract right?”#Patriots #SuperBowlLX pic.twitter.com/zCA8njzyyY
— Sheena Quick (@Sheena_Marie3) February 3, 2026
