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In late December, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was once again the center of attention on social media. This time, it wasn't because of how he played on the field, but because of a postgame incident with his partner Cardi B that went viral.

The video, which looked like Diggs practicing a proposal at MetLife Stadium, rapidly went viral and brought up the couple's high-profile relationship again.The timing of the occasion made the reaction stronger, since it happened at a time when Cardi B was already getting a lot of hate and Diggs' personal life was getting a lot of attention again.

A viral moment that made people wonder

After the Patriots beat the New York Jets, cameras caught Diggs kneeling in front of Cardi B on the field.

The scene seemed like a proposal for a few seconds, with the rapper in a bright pink outfit and Diggs getting ready to do something big. A few seconds later, it was evident that the wide receiver was just fixing her gear before hugging her.

Even though the explanation was innocent, the clip went viral on social media, with admirers picking apart every aspect. Some people complimented the couple for being confident enough to deal with the limelight, while others said Diggs was trying to get headlines at a time when his life off the field is already under a lot of scrutiny.

Cardi B responds to the rising backlash

The video that went viral came out only days after Cardi B openly defended her relationship with Diggs against criticism. The rapper used social media to talk to followers who were upset with her decisions, especially after the couple spent Christmas apart not long after they had their first child together.

Cardi B told her detractors to "calm down" in a candid and emotional way, making it plain that she had no plans to change her life to please what others were saying online.

Some people agreed with her comments, praising her honesty, while others disagreed and started more arguments.Diggs' romance is back in the news at a bad time for the veteran receiver. In early December, Diggs was charged with felony strangling or suffocation and minor assault in Massachusetts after an argument with a former coworker. Diggs has completely refuted the claims, and his lawyers say they are unfounded and based on a conflict about money.The New England Patriots have said in public that they back Diggs while they continue to gather information as the legal process moves on. Still, the crisis has put his personal life under more scrutiny than ever before.Also Read: Stefon Diggs’ major controversies in 2025: Key moments that put the star WR under scrutiny