Overview
- Diggs apologized for earlier silence and said he would only answer football questions, calling the situation an open case and a very emotional time.
- Barmore repeatedly deflected questions about the allegation, saying he is focused on Miami and playing football.
- Court and police records describe separate incidents: Diggs is accused of striking and trying to choke a private chef in a Dec. 2 pay dispute, and Barmore is accused in an August domestic incident.
- Attorney David Meier, representing both players, has publicly denied the allegations, and the Patriots say they support Diggs and will cooperate with authorities and the NFL.
- The NFL says both players are eligible as the Personal Conduct Policy review continues, and the Patriots prepare for Week 18 with playoff seeding implications.