Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs has always done things his own way, both on and off the field. While his football accolades are beyond reproach, his method of operation has sometimes led to controversy off the field.
The latest example is apparently how he treats the team’s beat reporters. Bills team reporter Maddy Glab was recently heard on a hot microphone talking about how she believes Diggs mistreats the media.
While speaking to another member of the media about whom the team was making available to speak after Wednesday’s practice, Glabb could be heard discussing Diggs and safety Micah Hyde.
Video: #Bills reporter was caught on a hot mic talking badly about WR Stefon Diggs.
"He’ll look me right in my face and say FU, that’s how he treats everybody"pic.twitter.com/Ad0Mk97urB
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) September 13, 2023
“There’s no control over Stefon Diggs,” she said. “He’s going to do what he wants to do.” She goes on to add that, “He’ll look me right in my face and say F-U. That’s how he treats everybody.”
While it was unclear initially who said the comment, Glab owned up to it by posting an apology to X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
“I want to take ownership for what I said today,” Glab wrote in a statement. “I am very sorry for what I said and meant no ill will. I respect the hell out of Stefon Diggs, and he has been one of my favorite players to cover. He has great character and treats us media with lots of respect. He takes time out of his day to talk to us, which he doesn’t have to do.”
The NFL world was quick to react to the surprising audio:
He’s a paid actor. They doing this so the spotlight is off of terry pegula https://t.co/0ANCMIRfgl
— Kat (@idontmindk) September 13, 2023
https://twitter.com/DellanNoelle/status/1702120063715721628
My hot take is Diggs throws a huge hissy fit this year and will hold out games/request a trade. There’s plenty of reports out there that Diggs is a below average human being. The dude is a total stud though https://t.co/8797GdZqHa
— Packer Enthusiast (@CHead012) September 13, 2023
It doesn’t mean that you’re a good person, but you’re allowed to do this when this kinda stuff when you’re one of the best football players in the world! Sorry!! Those are the rules!!! https://t.co/k9O4PluI3i
— NCAA 13 Enthusiast (@dayyUM_glasgow) September 14, 2023
That man wants out! @stefondiggs you joining Jordan Love next season?? https://t.co/7Mz3aRgx3w
— Draymond Sprewell (@mosthighkushgod) September 14, 2023
