Patriots Player News

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday that Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has been diagnosed this weekend with blood clots, with the veteran out 'indefinitely' with no current timetable on his return.

Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reported that the Patriots have agreed to a deal on an extension for Christian Barmore. The two sides have agreed to a four-year deal, with Adam Schefter of ESPN reporting has a maximum value of $92 million, with Jeremy Fowler reporting that his deal will include $41.8 million in guaranteed money. Mike Reiss notes that this deal will now keep him in the fold through 2028, with Barmore becoming the first player signed through that season.

Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that the team is having "active discussions" on a contract extension with defensive tackle Christian Barmore. The former 2021 second-round pick is heading into final year of his rookie deal, with the former Alabama standout having established himself as a key part of New England's defense.

Reiss reported on Sunday that he expects the team to begin extension talks with Christian Barmore, who is heading into the end of his rookie deal. Barmore has been a massive part of New England’s defense, and it’s safe to say he’s definitely among the “cornerstone” players that Eliot Wolf will likely want to continue building around.