Overview
- Stefon Diggs apologized for skipping earlier media availability, called the matter an open case, and limited answers to football questions.
- Christian Barmore repeatedly said he is focused on Miami and playing football, offering no details about the allegations.
- Court and police documents say Diggs faces a felony charge of strangulation or suffocation plus misdemeanor assault and battery from a Dec. 2 incident, while Barmore faces a misdemeanor domestic assault and battery charge tied to Aug. 8.
- An NFL spokesperson said both players are eligible to play as the cases are reviewed, and coach Mike Vrabel indicated he expects them available for Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Dolphins.
- Diggs is due for arraignment Jan. 23 in Dedham District Court and Barmore on Feb. 3 in Attleboro; the Patriots voiced support for Diggs, said they notified the NFL about Barmore, and both players’ attorney has denied the allegations.