Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo answered questions about an incident involving a New England player and police twice during the last 10 days.
Patriots star defensive tackle Christian Barmore was at the center of the second instance after he was involved in a traffic stop early Wednesday morning.
The police report cited Barmore handed over paperwork aggressively and had an attitude toward police during a traffic stop at 12:53 a.m. ET in Providence, R.I. Barmore was driving a Jeep that was unregistered as of last week, which resulted in the vehicle being towed and Barmore leaving the scene in a different vehicle.
Barmore alleged Providence police were racist during the traffic stop.
“We’re aware of the situation,” Mayo told reporters at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday, per a team-provided video. “I had a conversation with him this morning. But like I said, at least for this time here with you guys, I just want to focus on Jacksonville.”
The Barmore incident came about 10 days after Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested on three charges, including assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. Peppers appeared in Quincy District Court last week and has been placed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List.
Patriots owner Robert Kraft vowed Peppers would not remain with the team should the allegations against him prove to be true.
Barmore was hospitalized with blood clots during Patriots training camp and has not played in a game this season. He is eligible to come off the reserve/non-football injury list at any time.