The defamation suit, filed on Oct. 1, accuses Diggs of causing reputational and financial harm through social-media posts that tagged the NFL and sponsors. Griffith’s team has asked the court to compel Diggs to disclose financial documents, arguing Diggs has obstructed the discovery process and not complied with the request.
The discovery dispute centers on whether Diggs’ alleged statements about Griffith caused measurable financial damage. Griffith’s side contends Diggs is trying to shield sensitive financial information, while Diggs’ lawyers maintain the records are relevant to damages and causation.
Griffith’s attorney has asserted that Diggs cannot pursue a lawsuit while withholding financial records, framing the issue as a demand for transparency in the case. The counterclaim and discovery fight have drawn renewed attention to the ongoing legal battle and its potential impact.
In parallel, Diggs faces additional legal issues, including criminal charges connected to an alleged confrontation with a personal chef. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges, with a trial date set for early May, underscoring a broader legal cloud around the veteran wide receiver.
The Motions to compel and the broader legal dynamics come as Diggs’ NFL future remains uncertain. The New England Patriots released him in March 2026, and as the draft approaches, there has been little reporting of serious interest from teams.
Across a 11-season NFL career with Minnesota, Buffalo, Houston, and New England, Diggs has tallied 942 receptions for 11,504 yards and 74 touchdowns. The court’s ruling on the financial-records motion could influence both the defamation case’s trajectory and Diggs’s prospects in free agency.
