The news coming out of Delaware State lately is, honestly, quite concerning. DeSean Jackson, the former NFL star who is now serving as the head football coach at Delaware State University, has been named in a serious lawsuit.
A former player, Malachi Biggs, is suing the coach and the university following a violent incident that happened in the locker room.Here is the situation as we know it right now.
Former player files lawsuit against DeSean Jackson citing negligence after alleged locker room chokehold incident
The core of the lawsuit stems from an event that took place back in November 2025. According to the court documents, there was a dispute between two players, Malachi Biggs and Anthony Hebert, which apparently started over an Instagram post.The lawsuit alleges that Hebert put Biggs in a chokehold during this argument.
It escalated so far that Biggs reportedly lost consciousness. The injuries described are severe, the complaint mentions multiple fractures to Biggs’ jaw, a deep cut on his chin, and damaged teeth. It’s the kind of thing that has no place in college athletics.So, why is DeSean Jackson being sued? It isn’t because he was the one who physically threw the punch or performed the chokehold. Instead, the lawsuit centers on the idea of leadership and responsibility.
Biggs’ legal team is arguing that Jackson and his coaching staff failed in their duty to keep the players safe. They claim that the coaching staff knew about the toxic behavior but didn’t do enough to stop it. In fact, the lawsuit alleges that instead of disciplining the player responsible for the attack, the coaching staff allowed him to keep playing. Even worse, the complaint suggests the university later hired that same player as a staff member.
The lawsuit argues that this created a “tough guy” culture that prioritized winning over the physical safety of the students.
It is important to note that DeSean Jackson has denied these allegations. In his public comments, he has stated that he takes the safety and well-being of his players very seriously. He has firmly asserted that he has never encouraged hazing, bullying, or a violent environment within the locker room. Because the case is currently in the middle of litigation, he hasn’t said much more, which is standard procedure in legal matters.This situation is a reminder of how important the culture behind the scenes really is in college sports. We will have to wait and see how the legal process plays out to get the full story.
