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Patriots Could Consider Trading Defensive Tackle Christian Barmore
The New England Patriots may consider trading defensive tackle Christian Barmore before the NFL trade deadline on November 10.
Barmore has played fewer snaps this season, while teammate Cory Durden has started seven games to Barmore’s one.
The Patriots say they are saving Barmore’s opportunities for pass rushing, and he has three sacks this season.
He signed a four-year, $84 million extension in 2024 after a strong 2023 season, but his playing time has since declined.
The Patriots are 4-2 and second in the AFC East, so a trade is possible but not confirmed.
Barmore is due nonguaranteed base salaries of $18 million in 2027 and $19 million in 2028, and any move would depend on what another team offers.
The New England Patriots could consider trading defensive tackle Christian Barmore before the November 10 deadline.
Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer reported that Barmore “could be had” at the deadline.
Barmore’s playing time has decreased, with Cory Durden starting seven games alongside Milton Williams while Barmore has started one.
Barmore has three sacks this season, but the Patriots have limited his usage.
The 27-year-old signed a four-year, $84 million extension during the 2024 offseason.
- Who
- The New England Patriots and defensive tackle Christian Barmore.
- What
- The Patriots may consider trading Barmore before the trade deadline.
- When
- Before the November 10, 2026 trade deadline.
- Where
- New England.
- Why
- Barmore’s playing time has decreased, and the Patriots have limited his usage.
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Barmore recorded 8.5 sacks and 13 tackles for loss, his best season.
The Patriots signed Barmore to a four-year, $84 million extension.
Pro Football Rumors reported that Barmore could be available ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.
- Trade deadline
- November 10
- Barmore's age
- 27
- Barmore's contract
- Four years, $84 million
- Barmore's starts this season
- 1
- Cory Durden's starts this season
- 7
- Barmore's sacks this season
- 3
What people are saying
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Patriots HC Mike Vrabel on DT Christian Barmore's reduced role on early downs: "Just try to find ways to have him affect the quarterback. Try to make that his primary role."