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Two members of the New England Patriots are eligible to play in what could be a seed this weekend despite the heinous allegations made against them earlier this week.
Stefon Diggs allegedly strangled his boss over money earlier this month. The woman told police that Diggs “punched her in the face,” she tried to push him away, and then he “tried to strangle her using the crook of his elbow around her neck.”
Just a day after the allegations against Diggs came to light, it was revealed that Christian Barmore allegedly assaulted a woman he was in a relationship with in August.
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(Left) New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts on September 21, 2025. (Right) New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs (8) leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 23, 2025. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Images; Peter Joneleit/AP Photo, file)
While the league and Patriots wait for the legal process to play out, the league declared Diggs and Barmore eligible to play Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
“There is no change in the status of Diggs or Barmore. Both are eligible to play at this time,” the league said in a statement.
“Pursuant to the Personal Conduct Policy (attached), consideration for placement on the Commissioner’s Exempt List may follow formal charges in the form of a grand jury indictment, the filing of charges by a prosecutor, or an indictment in criminal court. »
Stefon Diggs of the New England Patriots warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on October 5, 2025 in Orchard Park, New York. (Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
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Head coach Mike Vrabel dismissed any potential “distractions” when asked if he was “disappointed” by the allegations.
“Well, I would say it’s not disappointing at all. I think those are allegations,” Vrabel said. “These are things we have to deal with and every day there are distractions, some are smaller than others. I’m confident our focus will be on the Dolphins, and these two individuals… will be able to handle the legal process at hand.
Barmore allegedly grabbed the victim’s phone as she attempted to leave her residence. The alleged victim then “intended to open the door and scream for help, but Christian grabbed her before she could and threw her to the ground.” Barmore then allegedly grabbed the victim by the shirt near his neck. Barmore also allegedly told the victim that he would ask his cousin to “f— [her] up.”
David Meier represents both players. Meier released the following statement after Diggs’ allegations:
“Stefon Diggs categorically denies these allegations. They are unfounded, uncorroborated and have never been investigated because they did not occur. The timing and motivation of the allegations are very clear: they are the direct result of a financial dispute between employee and employer that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction. Stefon looks forward to establishing the truth in court.”
When Barmore’s allegations became public knowledge Wednesday, Meier said, “We are confident that the evidence will demonstrate that no criminal conduct occurred.” Based on facts and the law, we hope that this personal matter will be resolved in the near future and the two sides will move forward together.
Christian Barmore of the New England Patriots reacts during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Barmore was charged with one count of assault and battery against a family/household member.
