The Patriots will welcome again one among their defensive leaders for Week 11. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the workforce is activating defensive lineman Christian Barmore off the non-football sickness checklist. Barmore is predicted to play on Sunday.
The 25-year-old was sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with blood clots in late July. He was subsequently positioned on NFI, and the seriousness of Barmore’s analysis led to hypothesis that he might be out for the entire 2024 season.
Luckily, issues gave the impression to be trending in the suitable course for the previous second-round decide, because the group expressed continued optimism surrounding his restoration. The group all however confirmed Barmore’s impending return once they welcomed him again to observe earlier this week. There was some preliminary skepticism surrounding the DL’s Week 11 availability after he missed Friday’s observe, nevertheless it feels like he’ll be able to make his season debut Sunday.
After displaying flashes by his first two seasons within the NFL, Barmore appeared to place all of it collectively in 2023. The defensive lineman established new career-highs in sacks (8.5), tackles (64), pressures (19), and tackles for loss (13). With Barmore eyeing the ultimate season of his rookie pact in 2024, the Patriots eagerly handed him a a four-year, $84M extension this previous spring.
The Patriots’ go rush and run protection haven’t been utterly helpless in 2024, however Barmore ought to nonetheless assist to enhance these middle-of-the-road models. Whereas New England doesn’t have a complete lot to play for down the stretch, the group would gladly take continued growth from Barmore as they head in direction of the offseason.
