Patriots’ Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore Face Disturbing Allegations Ahead of Final Game

As the New England Patriots gear up for their regular season finale against the Miami Dolphins, head coach Mike Vrabel addressed serious allegations facing two key players: wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive lineman Christian Barmore. While Vrabel acknowledged the situation, he expressed confidence that both players would take the field.

Current Status of Diggs and Barmore

During a press conference, Vrabel stated:

“I haven’t heard anything that would keep either player from the game.”

Both players are integral to the Patriots, who hold a 13-3 record and have secured the AFC East title. They still have a chance to achieve the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs.

Allegations Details

• Stefon Diggs: The 32-year-old receiver faces accusations of hitting and choking a female employee during a dispute related to money at his home. The report from police details the troubling nature of the incident.

• Christian Barmore: In a separate case, Barmore is dealing with a domestic assault charge from an incident on August 8. Allegedly, he threw his partner to the ground following an argument about the air conditioning temperature and food. Court documents indicated that the victim intended to call for help but was restrained before she could do so.

Both players are currently eligible to participate in the upcoming game, as confirmed by the NFL Network:

“There is no change to the status… Both are eligible to play at this time.”

Response from the Patriots

The organization has stated they are aware of the allegations against both players. Vrabel commented:

“We’ve been aware of these allegations. Yesterday and today isn’t the first that we’ve heard about them, and we tried to do everything in accordance with the league policy.”

It’s essential to note that any potential punishment from the league will not occur until there’s either an indictment by a grand jury or an official arraignment in a criminal court.

Player Statistics

Despite the current controversies, both Diggs and Barmore have made significant contributions to the Patriots this season:

• Stefon Diggs:

  • 970 receiving yards
  • 4 touchdowns
• Christian Barmore:
  • 26 total tackles
  • 9 quarterback hits

Legal Proceedings Ahead

• Diggs is scheduled for arraignment on January 23 for one felony count of strangulation and a misdemeanor assault charge.
• Barmore’s arraignment is set for February 3.

Quotes from Attorneys

Diggs’ attorney, David Meier, firmly asserted his client’s innocence, stating he denies all allegations.

Conclusion

As the Patriots prepare for their critical matchup, the focus remains on the allegations overshadowing their stars. Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore are set to play against the Dolphins unless new developments arise. The team aims to keep distractions at bay, but with ongoing legal matters, all eyes will be on the situation leading into game day.

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