Stefon Diggs speaks for first time since felony charges revealed

As the New England Patriots contend for the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoffs in Week 18, two of their players are dealing with off-field situations.

Wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing felony strangulation or suffocation charge as well as misdemeanor assault and defensive lineman Christian Barmore is facing assault and battery charges.

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Coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday that the team was "aware of these allegations" against both players and would let the legal processes play out.

Diggs spoke with reporters today and apologized for not speaking earlier.

"Sorry I wasn't available for those couple of days," he said. "It's a different kind of time dealing with everything. It's definitely an open case so I can't be, I can't even say anything about it."

He added he'd be open to any football-related questions ahead of the Patriots' season finale.

"It's a different time, a very emotional time," Diggs said. "I'm taken back by some things that's been going on."