Stefon Diggs trial Day 2: Accuser returns to stand as defense challen…

The personal chef who accused former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs of assault and attempted strangulation will return to the witness stand Tuesday as the trial enters its second day in Dedham District Court.

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Jamila Adams, Diggs’ former personal chef, was the first witness called by prosecutors on Monday. She remains under cross-examination by the defense, which has already begun challenging her credibility and version of events.

Diggs is accused of assaulting and attempting to strangle Adams inside his Dedham home in December. He has pleaded not guilty.

On the first day of testimony, Diggs walked quickly into court without speaking to reporters.

Under questioning from prosecutors, Adams became emotional as she described the alleged assault, saying Diggs began choking her. She testified that the incident at his Dedham home on Dec. 2, 2025, followed a heated exchange of text messages between the two over payments she said she was owed.

Defense attorneys have pushed back on Adams’ account, arguing the assault never happened. They pointed out that Adams did not take photos of any alleged bruising or marks and failed to disclose to police that she and Diggs were involved in what they described as an intimate relationship.

The defense also noted Adams was upset about being excluded from a trip to Miami and suggested that anger may have played a role in her allegations.

Boston attorney Elyse Hershon, a legal analyst, said the defense aggressively highlighted inconsistencies in Adams’ testimony.

“We have to look at why she would lie about this, and the defense is bringing out information,” Hershon said. “She deleted text messages before she went to the police and showed an angry exchange between her and Diggs. That doesn’t look good. So something that doesn’t look good is something the defense will use in their closing — to really say you can’t believe her, you can’t trust her, she lied, she just wanted money.”

The trial is expected to last another one to two days. Adams is scheduled to resume testimony first thing Tuesday morning as cross-examination continues.

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USC has produced many high-caliber players for the NFL. USC has not distributed players to any team in recent years as much as the Houston Texans. The team has continued to hit with players from USC. This year the Texans went that route again by selecting Kamari Ramsey in the fifth round.

Here is the list of USC Trojans that are now on the Texans:

Defensive end Solomon Byrd

Solomon Byrd did not see the field at all last season, and in 2024, he only managed to see 1 game of action. In that game, he tallied 2 solo tackles and a pass interception. Demeco Ryans loves depth on the defensive line, especially, but Byrd will be a player who will have to have a great camp to hold onto his roster spot. In his final season at USC, he showed great promise for being a potential high-quality rotational player, as he tallied 11 TFLs and 6 sacks. He needs to get back to being a distributor, or he could end up being on the outs after training camp.

Safety Calen Bullock

Calen Bullock, so far, has been the best former Trojan on the Texans. In just two seasons, he has become a building block for Houston and is a big part of the best secondary in the NFL. Bullock, in his two seasons, has posted 9 interceptions, 21 pass deflections, and 115 tackles. Bullock has shown up in the big games by picking off Josh Allen this past season twice in a match vs the Bills. Bullock may have just started his career, but he is already a top safety in the league.

Corner Jaylin Smith

Jaylen Smith, in his rookie season, did not see much time as he was mostly a special teamer. In 4 games, Smith managed to post 4 tackles total. There is still upside with Smith, and in year 2, he could see more time as there is more room opening up with some players leaving last season. At the bare minimum, Smith will still have real value on special teams this season.

Running back Woody Marks

Woody Marks got his number back and will be riding with #4 this season. It was a productive rookie season; he filled in very well after Joe Mixon's absence all season long. Marks had 703 yards rushing, 208 yards receiving, and 5 total touchdowns for the season. Marks best showing came in the wild card game vs Pittsburgh, where he ran for 112 yards and a touchdown. He was the best performer on the Texans' offense that game. With the addition of David Montgomery, Marks will be taking a back seat, but he will still have a better chance to do what he knows best, and that is to be a threat out of the backfield. He can also have fresh legs with another more than serviceable running back in the room, so when a big play is needed, he can make it.

Safety Kamari Ramsey

Kamari Ramsey joins the bunch of alums this season with very valuable versatility and a skillset that aligns very well with what Demeco Ryans wants to do defensively. Woody Marks and Calen Bullock are the two Trojans who got off to a hot start to their career. I see the same kind of rookie success for Ramsey, as he is a player who will find his way on the football field.

This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: No NFL team likes USC football as much as the Houston Texans

The offensive line was an unexpected Achilles heel for the Green Bay Packers in 2025, as a group that had been a pillar of consistency for a decade plus endured a rocky season.

It was a combination of new faces being inserted into the lineup – whether it was a highly paid vet like Aaron Banks or inexperienced players like Jordan Morgan and Anthony Belton – and a constant game of musical chairs, mostly caused by injuries, that led to a subpar year for the O-line.

The issues Green Bay had up front showed up in their inability to slam the door shut when holding close leads late in games, particularly in the playoff loss to Chicago.

After an offseason of change, with Rasheed Walker and Elgton Jenkins moving on and Jager Burton added via the draft, the roles seem more defined in the offensive line room entering 2026.

Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich discussed the O-line at length when meeting with the media on Monday and confirmed some suspicions about how the starting five is expected to look this year.

Morgan is expected to move over to left tackle, which is where he played in college and a position he performed well in spot duty at the end of 2025, having previously filled in at guard during his first two years in the NFL.

On the move to left tackle, Stenavich said: “I’m excited about him being over there. I thought last year he showed flashes of being able to be a good left tackle in this league when we had him out there.

“Last year, Rasheed (Walker) was out for a little while in preseason, so we moved Jordan to left tackle and he did a great job. He played in preseason against some pretty good defensive linemen from the Colts, and I saw him play and I was like: ‘Yeah he’s ready’.

“We had to use him in other spots last year because that's what was best for the team but I’m excited for him this year and what he's gonna do."

Based on what we have heard from not only Stenavich but also head coach Matt LaFleur, it sounds very much like Morgan essentially beat out Walker for the left tackle job last year, but had to be moved because of injuries, with Walker more of a one-position player.

Now entering the season knowing he will be the left tackle, and with two years of NFL experience under his belt, it is sink or swim time.

Sean Rhyan settled into a new role in 2025, taking over from Jenkins at center and showing enough to earn a long-term contract extension. Stenavich praised Rhyan for his ability to take on that role midseason.

He said: “When we lost Elgton (Jenkins), he stepped up and just kind of took control of it. There were mistakes for sure, but as we progressed through the season, he just kept getting better and better and better, and I thought this was probably his best position."

Having played both guard spots in his four years with the team and never truly nailing down a starting role, it seems Rhyan may have finally found his home.

Outlets like PFF did not grade Rhyan’s performance at the pivot highly, but with a full offseason to prepare to play there and nine games of reps at the position, the Packers are banking on him developing entering his age-26 season, and it would be a real boost if he can take that step.

Green Bay did add a potential high-end backup at center, and maybe even long-term successor in Jager Burton, whom they picked in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He has some impressive tape, measurables and athletic testing, and seems to have made an impression on Stenavich.

On Burton, he said: “He’s really athletic, that was the cool thing going through watching him. He’s got a lot of really good traits to be a center in the NFL. Really strong kid, he plays with a lot of strength, good base, so I’m excited about him.

“He has a lot of really good qualities that you’re looking for in an offensive lineman in the NFL."

Stenavich confirmed Burton will rep at both center and guard in training camp, but admitted right now center is probably his best position. Green Bay loves to cross-train their offensive linemen to give them options when injuries hit, and it sounds like that philosophy will continue.

Anthony Belton saw the field as a rookie after being picked in the second round, mostly at guard, a position he never played in college. While his performances were a bit rocky and not without mental errors, he showed the power and the tools that attracted him to the Packers.

He is expected to be the starting right guard in 2026, and Stenavich believes being able to focus on playing on the interior will be beneficial for Belton.

Stenavich said: “We were just having him play swing tackle, then all of a sudden we lost a bunch of guys and it’s like: ‘Hey bud, you’ve gotta go in and play guard’. He went out there against Detroit and that was really the first week he’d ever played guard for us.

“Credit to him for going out there and doing it, and playing pretty well. But I think now, just focusing on the little fundamentals, the little details, we can teach him all that stuff from a guard perspective. I think that’ll be really good for him and his development."

He said that although Belton will mostly focus on guard, the Packers will continue to work him as well as other players at tackle just to keep them familiar with it, in case they are ever needed there.

Injuries were a huge part of the issues Green Bay had last year, with Zach Tom, Aaron Banks and Elgton Jenkins all either missing significant time, playing hurt, or both. Players getting healthy and less uncertainty over who will be playing where should help considerably.

Asked about having the line more solidified in 2026, Stenavich said: “That’s gonna be huge, no doubt about it, having those guys playing together in those positions, but you always have to be ready for the unknown. If that guy's out, the next guy’s gotta step up."

On what the Packers need to do better up front this year, he said: “Our execution. I thought we were inconsistent with our execution for sure, and I just wanna see us play with that physicality, that toughness that really defines who we are as Packer offensive linemen every game."

This article originally appeared on Packers Wire: Packers OC says Jordan Morgan 'ready' for left tackle, clarifies roles

Tottenham midfielder Conor Gallagher has lauded the “personal touch” of new manager Roberto De Zerbi, crediting his one-to-one approach for igniting the club's Premier League survival bid.

The north London side climbed out of the relegation zone on Sunday following consecutive victories against relegated Wolves and Aston Villa, offering renewed hope for their top-flight status.

Gallagher, who netted his first goal for Spurs since his January move from Atletico Madrid during Sunday's 2-1 win at Villa Park, highlighted De Zerbi's individual-focused management style.

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"The gaffer has been brilliant with us. He has brought the team together," the 26-year-old told reporters.

"He is really worked on players individually with one-to-one meetings and one-to-one chats, trying to get that belief and confidence back in the players. He has done that with me and it has made a big difference. I know he has done that with a lot of the other lads."

Gallagher revealed De Zerbi's specific encouragement, which reminded him of his past form.

"He just reminds me of when I was at my best. He said that second season at Chelsea, when I had a really good season, he just reminded me of that player," Gallagher explained. "He wants me to be like that again and to not forget how good I can be."

This personalised motivation, Gallagher added, has been extended to many within the squad, aiming to restore players to their peak form.Beyond individual attention, De Zerbi's impact has fostered team cohesion.

"As a team as well, all the work he has done on the training pitch and the meeting rooms, it has been fantastic and everyone is on the same page," Gallagher stated.

Despite the recent upturn, Gallagher remains grounded about the task ahead.

"There is a lot of work to do," he cautioned. "We are fully focused on the next game, hopefully do the same performance and another win."

Tottenham face Leeds at home next Monday, a crucial fixture in their bid for safety.

With the 135th overall pick in the 2026 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Oregon linebacker Bryce Boettcher.

Here is everything you need to know.

Profile

• Height: 6-012
• Weight: 233
• Age: 23

Bryce Boettcher's Oregon bio

Quick breakdown

Boettcher played over 1,200 snaps the last two seasons, including nearly 800 in 2025. He's been a reliable tackler during the span, allowing him to grade out well by PFF's metrics. That ability also helped him limit plays in the passing game, surrendering just 6.0 yards per catch last season, along with forcing an interception and three pass breakups.

Bryce Boettcher's athletic profile

Bryce Boettcher was drafted in round 4 with pick 135 in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 7.15 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 994 out of 3480 LB from 1987 to 2026.https://t.co/EbNz8vXWEypic.twitter.com/Va1RceTlDy

— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 25, 2026

Scouting report on Bryce Boettcher

"Two-sport standout at Oregon who passed on a chance to start his baseball career, choosing to pursue an NFL opportunity instead. The former walk-on plays like the chip never left his shoulder. He’s fearless in his downhill approach, which leads to feast-or-famine results in the run game. His size, speed and athleticism are average, but his competitive will and motor cover some of that up. Boettcher profiles as an NFL backup but his special-teams talent could be his ticket to a higher draft slotting." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com

They said it

GM Chris Ballard: "We took Bryce from Oregon and another linebacker, athletic, fast. A blue card guy for us, a really special dude. I mean, here's a guy he was drafted by the Astros, ended up walking on, earning it, and has been just a tremendous player for University of Oregon."

Colts' scout Kasia Omilian: "I think Chris has talked about it too, wanting to make the locker room edge year, wanting to improve toughness, wanting to improve competitiveness, right? He does that. He fits all three categories with the way he prepares, but also the way he plays the game. I think the instincts are the best in terms of what he does. They redeem a lot. and I think his buy into special teams early on in his career has already shown that, but what that projects to for us in the league and for us specifically is a big part of what's going to cause him to succeed."

Bryce Boettcher's fit with the Colts

Boettcher bolsters the depth and adds competition at linebacker. The Colts believe he can play both the MIKE and WILL positions, but with CJ Allen on the roster, Boettcher should compete for the WILL linebacker role with Akeem Davis-Gaither.

Bryce Boettcher highlights

This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Full breakdown of new Colts' LB Bryce Boettcher