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Buffalo Bills star wide receiver Stefon Diggs has responded to a reporter's comments caught on a hot mic about how he treats the media.
Bills team reporter Maddy Glab owned up to the video that went viral on X, formerly Twitter, in which she was heard saying, "He’ll look me right in my face and say F-U," in reference to Diggs.
Diggs broke his silence with a series of X posts.
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Wide receiver Stefon Diggs of the Buffalo Bills warms up before a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium Sept. 11, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
"The audio shared was very hurtful," Diggs began. "And was insulting to my character and to how I was raised. I’ve always treated people how I want to be treated. I greet everyone with smiles and respect. From the people in our cafe to the people that keep our building in clean & in order.
"The media or fans may confuse my competitiveness that they witness on the field as who I am as a person. But off the field I'd never treat anyone how she described & have never said anything remotely close to that to her."
Diggs added that moments like these, which obviously Glab didn't think would be recorded, are why some players don't like to deal with reporters.
BILLS REPORTER CAUGHT ON HOT MIC TALKING ABOUT STEFON DIGGS: ‘HE’LL LOOK ME RIGHT IN MY FACE AND SAY F-U'
"It’s hard to fight the preconceived notions people have about you. Regardless of ever having a personal experience with them," Diggs said.
Diggs also had a request.
"We get you all have a job. And I respect it, but please remember I’m a human just like you. And if I ever
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