Patriots star Stefon Diggs hauled in a huge $500,000 bonus on Sunday afternoon, as girlfriend Cardi B cheered him on from the stands at MetLife Stadium.
Diggs took to the field for the Patriots’ clash against the New York Jets this weekend and, during the second quarter, powered his way into the end zone to score.
The wide receiver caught a three-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye before driving over the goal line to extend their lead on the day.
In doing so, Diggs recorded his 80th reception of the season, meaning that he triggered an incentive bonus in his Patriots contract.
Though he was likely unaware that the catch landed him the huge payday, it didn’t seem to matter as he celebrated wildly with his Patriots teammates.
In the stands, rapper Cardi B was seen cheering on her beau, wearing an eccentric pink outfit which she showcased in a post on her Instagram story.
Patriots star Stefon Diggs hauled in a huge $500,000 bonus on Sunday afternoon
Diggs recorded his 80th reception of the season in the Patriots’ game against the Jets
Diggs’ partner, rapper Cardi B, shared footage of her cheering on the Patriots on Sunday
Diggs’ touchdown helped pile more misery on the New York Jets, who had a 3-12 record heading into the game at MetLife Stadium.
By half-time, the Patriots had a staggering 35-3 lead over Aaron Glenn’s team and went on to score a seven points in the third quarter, before eventually winning 42-10.
Diggs’ bonus-boosting catch came just a week after the Patriots wide receiver snuck out of the blue medical tent to avoid in-game exam against the Ravens.
NBC sideline reporter Melissa Stark told the broadcast, ‘Stefon Diggs has been so fired up down here. He hated coming out of the game in the first quarter after that big hit.
‘They had to force him into the medical tent. They had to physically restrain him to keep him in there and he eventually escaped out the back.
‘He’s been hyping up the entire offense, his leadership is fully on display, very vocal and energetic with Drake Maye, doing everything he can to make sure that they are on the same page.’
2025 has been a big year for Diggs. In addition to joining the Patriots, he entered a new relationship with the rapper.
Diggs is pictured with girlfriend Cardi B in courtside seats at the New York Knicks in May
Diggs welcomed his first child with rapper and partner Cardi B earlier this month
The power couple have been going strong since they were rumored to start dating in October 2024. In November, they welcomed their first child – a son – to the world.
Elsewhere in his family, it was revealed that his brother Trevon Diggs missed eight games due to an at-home accident.
Trevon explained that he was trying to install a TV on a ceiling mount – which gave way, fell on him and resulted in a concussion.
‘I was trying to be a handyman,’ Diggs told reporters in the locker room on Sunday, according to NFL Network’s Jane Slater.