After Win Over Jets, Robert Kraft Proposes Permanently Retiring Gronkowski’s No. 87 – And the Patriots Legend’s Humble Response Leaves Fans Even More Admiring

Foxborough, Massachusetts – November 19, 2025 After welcoming his first son earlier this month with girlfriend Cardi B, Stefon Diggs has quickly become the center of attention—not only for his on-field performance but also for his heartwarming comments about the baby’s future. The New England Patriots star thrilled Patriots Nation by opening up for the first time about his journey as a father and the hopeful plans he has for his newborn son. In a conversation with the media after practice, Diggs revealed that he wants to introduce his son to football from a very young age. When the boy gets older, Diggs plans to enroll him in the Patriots’ renowned youth training program, the Patriots Youth Football Camps—the famous academy in New England that trains thousands of kids every year and inspires the next generation of players. The Patriots star believes the disciplined, professional, and tight-knit environment of the academy will help his son develop both physically and as a person. Diggs made no secret of his dream that the boy will one day grow up to become an NFL professional. Fans immediately lit up with excitement at the thought of a next-generation Diggs wearing the Patriots uniform and leaving his own mark in Foxborough. Despite talking a lot about future plans, Diggs kept a deeply human perspective when speaking about his role as a father: “I just want to create a journey that my son can be proud of. A path where he feels guided, loved, and always has a reason to be better every single day. And when he grows up, I hope he understands that every step he takes was built on the love and sacrifice of his dad.” The gentle yet powerful words left many fans deeply moved. The combination of Diggs’ fatherhood journey and his playing career is delivering powerful inspiration to Patriots Nation. Having just welcomed his little angel while maintaining top form on the field, Diggs is showing the image of a mature, responsible superstar. If the plans he’s dreaming of for his son come true, New England could witness a multi-generational football story in the making.