Sports law expert explains how NFL could respond to allegations involving Patriots Diggs and Barmore

Story byKerry KavanaughWed, December 31, 2025 at 11:39 PM UTC·1 min readA sports law expert is weighing in on how the NFL could respond to allegations involving players Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore, and what steps the league may take moving forward. Michael McCann, founding director of the Sports and Entertainment Law Institute at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, joined Kerry Kavanaugh on Boston 25 News Now at 5 to discuss the potential significance of the allegations and how quickly the league could act. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMcCann also explained the NFL commissioner’s exempt list, a mechanism that allows the league to sideline players with pay while investigations are ongoing. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and .