Patriots Stefon Diggs plans revealed after viral boat video debacle

Stefon Diggs’ viral boat video is apparently water under the bridge as far as the Patriots are concerned.The team has no plans to cut the newly signed All-Pro wideout after he was spotted on a boat in Miami with a group of women, including his girlfriend, rapper Cardi B, and holding a pink substance in a video online, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.In fact, the Patriots “have high hopes for him” and they “intend to pay him a lot of money” — especially after Diggs passed his physical amid his recovery from a torn ACL he suffered last season with the Texans.Diggs, 31, signed a three-year deal in March worth a maximum of $69 million.The four-time Pro Bowler arrived at Patriots organized team activities Monday after missing last week’s voluntary workouts.Many players have not showed up to OTAs, and Diggs didn’t violate any league rules.

However, he made headlines for his off-the-field activities over the weekend.On Sunday, Cardi B made their relationship Instagram official and included raunchy photos and a video of the rapper giving the wide receiver a lap dance.Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the boat video last week, saying he was aware of it and that he talks to his players every day.“Obviously, we want to make great decisions on and off the field,” Vrabel said.

Diggs waved at reporters upon arrival at OTAs on Monday.“Nice to see y’all,” he said as he took the field in Foxborough.Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels told reporters that he’s not concerned about Diggs’ absences.

“It’s a voluntary part of the year and we know that.I don’t know if we’ve ever had perfect attendance,” McDaniels said Monday.

“As a coach, selfishly, you love it when they’re all here because you feel like you’ve got them all in the classroom and all on the field and the rest of it. He added: “[Diggs is] here today and we’re excited to have an opportunity to work with the guys that are out here and availabl...