Patriots Superstar Stefon Diggs Shocks With Statement He Will Dedicate Super Bowl Trophy to His Late Father Aron Diggs – Reveals Heart-Wrenching Story From Age 14 That Brought the Entire NFL to Tears
Santa Clara, California — Just before Super Bowl LX, Stefon Diggs, wide receiver for the New England Patriots, made an emotional statement that he would dedicate the Super Bowl trophy to his late father, Aron Diggs, who tragically passed away in 2008. Aron Diggs, only 39 years old when he passed away from congestive heart failure, left Stefon with a profound message: "Take care of your brothers, your mom, your family."
When Aron passed away, Stefon was just 14 years old, and from that moment on, he took on a great responsibility, not only as the older brother in the family but also as a father figure to his siblings, including his brother Trevon Diggs (CB for Dallas Cowboys) and two other brothers, Darez and Mar'Sean. He also supported his mother, Stephanie, whom he calls "Superwoman" for carrying the weight of the family after such a great loss.
POWERFUL: #Patriots WR Stefon Diggs is playing in the Super Bowl to honor his father, who tragically passed away in 2008.
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) February 4, 2026

Diggs' dad was Aron, who passed away at 39 years old from congestive heart failure.
Stefon stepped up for his siblings at just 14🙏pic.twitter.com/PxMF6dBBT3
The message from his father became a powerful driving force in Stefon’s career. He frequently mentions his father in interviews, wears shoes engraved with his father's name as a tribute, and views his success on the field as a way to "make his dad proud."
During the 2025-2026 season, when the Patriots went from being a weak team to a Super Bowl contender, Diggs expressed his emotions after the AFC Championship victory. He couldn't hold back tears as he shared that this was the moment he had dreamed of since he was 5 years old, and now he was "fighting for the name Diggs" to honor his father.
“I will fight for my dad, for the name Diggs. This Super Bowl trophy will be for my dad. This is how I honor him, make him proud,” Stefon Diggs shared in the interview with deep emotion.
With every step on the field, Stefon Diggs will carry the memory of his father and the strength of his family, making Super Bowl LX not only the biggest game of his career but also an opportunity to "shine for Pops." For Diggs, this trophy is not just a personal victory, but the most meaningful gift he could give to the father he lost.
As a talented player and a role model for loyalty, family love, and sacrifice, Stefon Diggs will enter Super Bowl LX not just with the goal of winning, but with a drive that transcends everything: to make his dad proud.
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