A hot mic incident during a recent press conference has led to a public apology from Buffalo Bills reporter, Maddy Glab, after she was caught making unfavorable comments about wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The incident occurred as media members eagerly awaited the arrival of players at the podium, just two days after the Bills’ disappointing season-opening loss to the Jets.
Key Takeaway
Buffalo Bills reporter, Maddy Glab, apologizes for her remarks about Stefon Diggs after a hot mic incident. She acknowledges Diggs’ individuality and maintains that he treats the media with respect.
Caught on a Hot Mic
As journalists chatted amongst themselves about which Buffalo star they were hoping to interview, Glab’s unfiltered comments were inadvertently picked up by a live microphone. When asked if she would go and get Diggs, Glab was heard saying, “There’s no control over Stefon Diggs. Dude’s going to do what he wants to do.” She went on to say, “He’ll look in my face and say F you. That’s how he treats everybody.”
An Apology from Maddy Glab
A few hours after the incident, Glab took to social media to express her regret and issue a sincere apology. In a note on her X page, she wrote, “I want to take ownership for what I said today. I am very sorry for what I said and meant no ill will.”
Glab explained that Diggs, known for his individuality, “marches to the beat of his own drum” and also has a playful relationship with the team’s video department. She acknowledged that her remarks were out of line, stating, “Stef is not in the wrong, I am.”
Highlighting Diggs’ character, Glab emphasized that he is one of her “favorite players to cover” and always treats the media with respect. However, as of now, Diggs has not publicly responded to the incident.
