Patriots' Christian Barmore: Placed on non-football illness list
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New England announced Thursday that Barmore (illness) has been placed on the reserve/non-football illness list.
The Patriots' official statement reads: "The New England Patriots are placing defensive lineman Christian Barmore on the reserve non-football illness list after he experienced some recurring symptoms that required further evaluation. We appreciate everything Christian did to return to the team this season, but our top priority is Christian's health and wellbeing. We know that he will continue to receive tremendous care and we want to ensure that he gets the time he needs to come back stronger than ever." Barmore's placement on the NFI list rules him out for the remainder of the 2024 campaign.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Notches sack vs. Dolphins
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Barmore recorded two total tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins.
Barmore missed the Patriots' first 10 games this season due to blood clots but returned in Week 11, recording five total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in the two games since his debut. The Alabama product's snap share increased from 39 percent in Week 11 to 52 percent in Week 12, and it will likely continue to rise as he regains full football shape. Barmore is expected to remain a disruptive force for New England's defense as the Patriots host the Colts in Week 13.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Active Sunday
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Barmore (undisclosed) is active for Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.
The defensive tackle was listed as questionable, but it was likely due to the team's management of his practice workload after he missed the first 10 games of the season after getting blood clots in August. Barmore played on 20 defensive snaps in his season debut against the Rams last week, making three solo tackles.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Activated off NFI
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The Patriots activated Barmore (illness) from the reserve/non-football injury list Saturday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots in August, which prevented him from playing over the first 10 games of the regular season. Although he was a DNP in Friday's practice, head coach Jerod Mayo suggested Barmore would play Sunday against the Rams and would likely be limited to 10-to-20 defensive snaps, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. Barmore had a breakout season in 2023, during which he logged 64 tackles (39 solo), including 8.5 sacks, six pass defenses and one forced fumble across 17 regular-season games.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Progressed toward return
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Head coach Jared Mayo stated Wednesday that Barmore (illness) could begin practicing soon, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Barmore has been on the non-football illness list since August when he was diagnosed with blood clots. A potential return this season for the Alabama product would be a major boost to the Patriots' defensive front, as they progress through the second half of the season.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Progressing towards return
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Coach Jerod Mayo said Monday that Barmore (illness) was getting "close" to returning to practice, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Barmore has been on New England's non-football injury list for the entire season while dealing with blood clots, but it seems there's a growing chance he'll be able to play at some point in 2024. If the Patriots saw fit to activate him during the week, his next chance to suit up would come Sunday at Chicago.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Remains out indefinitely
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The Patriots are reportedly bracing for the possibility that Barmore, who is on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list while being treated for blood clots, might not play this coming season, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com.
Per Fowler, the team won't rush Barmore back, so the defensive tackle will continue to focus on his recovery and remain sidelined indefinitely. In his absence, the Patriots are expected to lean more heavily on interior linemen Davon Godchaux and Jeremiah Pharms, Adam London of NESN reports.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Moves to NFI list
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Barmore (illness) was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.
Barmore is currently dealing with blood clots, which were discovered in late July. It's unclear what the timetable for a return is, but he will be eligible to return to action in Week 5 against the Dolphins.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Lands big extension in New England
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New England signed Barmore to a four-year, $92 million extension Monday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
The deal contains $41.8 million guaranteed, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. It's the largest non-Tom Brady contract handed out in Patriots history. A second-round pick in 2021, Barmore recorded a career-best 8.5 sacks last season after totaling just four across his first two years in the league. Barmore is a foundational piece along New England's defensive front.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Leads team with 8.5 sacks
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Barmore finished the 2023 regular season with 64 tackles, to go along with a team-high 8.5 sacks in 17 games with the Patriots.
Barmore, whom Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site called the team's best overall player this past season, remains under contract with New England in 2024 and is viewed as a potential candidate for an extension this offseason. Regardless if such a deal happens, the 2021 second-round draft pick is slated to reprise his role as a key interior lineman during Jerod Mayo's first campaign as the franchise's head coach.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Suiting up Sunday
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Barmore (knee) is active Sunday against the Jets.
Barmore completed a full week of limited practices, helping pave the way for him to take the field in Week 18. His ability to suit up should benefit New England's depth at nose tackle.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Limited ahead of Week 18
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Barmore (knee) was a limited participant at the Patriots' practice Thursday.
Barmore has been limited at each of the team's first two sessions of the week as he's been dealing with an apparent knee injury. The defensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice Friday before the team's final injury report comes out ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Jets.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Available Sunday
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Barmore (undisclosed) is active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Barmore drew a questionable designation following Friday's final injury report, but his health is good enough for him to give it a go Sunday. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual responsibilities on the interior defensive line for New England.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Suiting up versus Kansas City
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Barmore (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Barmore didn't practice Friday after being a limited participant in the first two sessions of the week, but he'll be on the field Sunday. He has seven tackles (four solo), including 1.5 sacks, over his last three games since the Patriots' Week 11 bye.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Questionable versus Kansas City
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Barmore (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Chiefs.
Barmore started the week logging back-to-back limited sessions, but he did not practice Friday, and his status for Sunday's game looks truly up in the air. He has 34 tackles (21 solo), including 4.5 sacks, in 13 games this season.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Secures sack in loss
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Barmore recorded three tackles (two solo), including a sack, while also deflecting a pass in Sunday's 10-7 loss to the Giants.
Barmore was able to get to the quarterback for the first time since Week 8, securing his fourth sack of the year. The nose tackle has now compiled 30 tackles, including the four sacks, and has deflected a career-high six passes in 2023.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Game-time decision
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Barmore (knee) has drawn a questionable designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Barmore was a limited participant at practice each day this week. His status Sunday will likely be determined by how his knee is feeling closer to kickoff. With Davon Godchaux (ankle) also questionable, the Patriots could be thin on their interior defensive line Sunday.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Doesn't need surgery
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After being placed on injured reserve Friday due to knee inflammation, Barmore isn't expected to undergo surgery, and he's in line to return after his required four-game absence, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Barmore has missed each of the Patriots' last three contests due to knee inflammation, and he was then placed on injured reserve Friday as a result. However, after much rest and rehab, the 23-year-old anticipates returning at the earliest possible date for the Week 15 matchup in Las Vegas. In Barmore's absence, Carl Davis and Daniel Ekuale are both slated to handle an increased workload behind starters Davon Godchaux and Deatrich Wise.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Lands on IR
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The Patriots placed Barmore (knee) on injured reserve Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Barmore hasn't played since Week 6 due to a knee injury and will now be sidelined for at least four additional games. Carl Davis and Daniel Ekuale have both seen increased snaps during Barmore's absence, though Davis' role has dwindled over New England's last two contests.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Exits Sunday
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Barmore (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns.
Barmore went down with a knee injury during the first half before exiting against Cleveland, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports. With the second-year nose tackle out for the time being, expect Carl Davis and Daniel Ekuale to play bigger roles behind Davon Godchaux.
