Overview

• Christian Barmore, sidelined for most of 2024 due to recurring blood clots, has been medically cleared to resume full football activity.
• Barmore will fully participate in voluntary organized team activities starting next week and is optimistic about playing in the Patriots' season opener on September 7 against the Raiders.
• The 2021 second-round pick described his recovery as challenging but expressed confidence in his health and no concerns about a recurrence of blood clots.
• Barmore has developed a friendly competition with fellow defensive tackle Milton Williams, with the duo poised to form a potentially dominant pairing under coach Mike Vrabel.
• Barmore signed a four-year, $92 million contract extension in 2024 and has career totals of 139 tackles and 13.5 sacks over 48 games.