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**Headline: Patriots’ Stefon Diggs Skips OTA Amidst Social Media Controversy, ACL Rehab**

**FOXBOROUGH, MA –** New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was absent from Wednesday’s voluntary organized team activity (OTA), a day after a social media video surfaced showing him on a boat displaying an unidentified pink substance while accompanied by three women. The video has raised questions for the Patriots organization as Diggs recovers from a torn ACL.

When questioned about the video, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged the team was “aware of” the situation and emphasized the importance of making “great decisions on and off the field.” Vrabel declined to elaborate on any specific conversations with Diggs, stating those discussions would remain private. He did confirm he has been in contact with Diggs, as he has with every player on the roster. The NFL has declined to comment on the matter.

Diggs, 31, signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Patriots in March. The team is heavily relying on the veteran receiver to revitalize a struggling passing game that ranked dead last in the NFL in receiving yards last season (1,723). They also finished near the bottom in receptions and touchdowns.

Vrabel stated that Diggs continues to rehabilitate his torn ACL sustained last season with the Houston Texans. “We’re working hard to get him back and be ready to go,” Vrabel said. He added that Diggs was present for at least one voluntary practice last week.

The Patriots hope Diggs can return to his form that saw him record six consecutive 1,000-yard seasons prior to the injury. Before going down, Diggs was a productive receiver for the Texans, ranking seventh in the NFL in catches (47) and second on the team in receiving yards (496). New England hasn’t had a 1,000-yard receiver since Julian Edelman in 2019.

While Diggs is expected to top the Patriots’ receiver depth chart, he will be joined by veteran free agent signing Mack Hollins, third-year slot receiver DeMario Douglas, and 2025 third-round pick Kyle Williams. The Patriots also expect a competitive battle for roster spots with veterans like Kendrick Bourne and youngsters like Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, the team’s second- and fourth-round picks from the 2024 draft.

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