Patriots say criminal cases facing Diggs, Barmore won’t distract them ahead of regular-season finale
- At the team's weekly Wednesday press conference, Maye said he would `support them any way I can` and urged to `let those guys speak for themselves` while backing Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore.
- According to court documents and reports, Stefon Diggs faces felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault tied to a Dec. 2 incident in Dedham, Mass., while Christian Barmore is accused of August domestic assault.
- Coach Mike Vrabel told reporters that incidents are `allegations`, while the New England Patriots support Diggs and the NFL reviews cases under the Personal Conduct Policy.
- An NFL spokesperson confirmed that both players are eligible to play Sunday, and New England Patriots, 13-3 record, can secure the AFC's No. 1 seed with a win plus a Denver Broncos loss.
- Diggs is due to be arraigned on Jan. 23, and Barmore's arraignment is scheduled for Feb. 3 while lawyers deny criminal conduct and the NFL may consider the Commissioner Exempt List.
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