Boston, Massachusetts - NFL star Stefon Diggs has been hit with shocking new criminal charges, including felony strangulation, over an alleged incident earlier this month.

Per Boston 25, the 32-year-old wide receiver has been charged in Massachusetts with felony strangulation or suffocation and misdemeanor assault and battery.

The charges come in connection with an apparent incident that occurred on December 2.

Diggs' attorney told the Dedham District Court on Tuesday that the New England Patriots player has made a financial offer to the alleged victim, on which they are "working to come to an agreement".

The Patriots responded to the accusations against the veteran wideout in a statement, confirming the team was "aware" of the claims and that Diggs "categorically denies" them.

"We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary," the team continued.

"Out of respect for all parties involved, and given that this is an ongoing legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time."

Diggs is currently scheduled to be arraigned on January 23 – just two days before the AFC Championship game.

Diggs has been an integral part of the Patriots' dominant offense this season, and his name has been splashed across pop culture headlines as of late amid his ongoing romance with Cardi B.

On Monday, the 33-year-old rapper, who welcomed a baby boy with Diggs last month, defended their relationship after facing a wave of "mean" criticism from fans online.

"I can't change s**t. I can't go back in time. I already had a baby," she said in a video posted to X.