{"id":5659,"date":"2026-05-06T09:14:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T13:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/?p=5659"},"modified":"2026-05-10T12:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T16:31:26","slug":"stefon-diggs-acquitted-nfl-referees-vote-and-promising-developments-for-mahomes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gofootballanalytics.com\/statsblog\/stefon-diggs-acquitted-nfl-referees-vote-and-promising-developments-for-mahomes\/","title":{"rendered":"Stefon Diggs Acquitted, NFL Referees Vote, and Promising Developments for Mahomes"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Legal News<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Stefon Diggs<\/strong>, the former Patriots wide receiver, has been found not guilty of assault and strangulation charges stemming from an incident involving his live-in chef. This verdict brings an end to a high-profile trial, allowing Diggs to focus on his career without the burden of legal troubles, as discussed by analysts Mike Florio and Devin McCourty.<\/p>\n<h2>Injury Updates<\/h2>\n<p>Chiefs general manager Brett Veach provides encouraging news about quarterback <strong>Patrick Mahomes<\/strong>, stating that he is &#8220;way ahead of schedule&#8221; in his recovery. Mahomes&#8217; swift progress bodes well for the Chiefs as they prepare for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<h2>Transaction News<\/h2>\n<p>The New York Giants have struck a deal with defensive lineman <strong>DJ Reader<\/strong>, agreeing to a two-year contract worth $12.5 million, which may increase through performance incentives. 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Additionally, there is speculation that the 2026 NFL schedule release may be delayed by a week due to various considerations, leaving teams and fans awaiting further announcements.<\/p>\n<p>This blend of legal resolutions, promising recoveries, and critical team developments encapsulates the dynamic landscape of the NFL as it heads into the offseason.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Legal News Stefon Diggs, the former Patriots wide receiver, has been found not guilty of assault and strangulation charges stemming from an incident involving his live-in chef. 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