The Patriots are placing defensive tackle Christian Barmore on the non-football illness list, according to a team announcement, ending his 2024 season.
The team released a statement explaining that Barmore “experienced some recurring symptoms that required further evaluation.”
Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots during training camp, forcing him onto the NFI list and putting his availability for the season in question. Optimism grew throughout the season, ultimately leading to Barmore’s return to practice on November 15 and activation to the 53-man roster shortly thereafter.
Barmore has appeared in the Patriots’ last four games – all losses – with six tackles (one for loss) and a sack. No one was expecting him to return to his 2023 form, which included a career-high 8.5 sacks, six pass deflections, 64 total tackles, and 13 tackles for loss, but even playing this year is impressive after facing a life-threatening health condition.
The Patriots signed Barmore to a four-year, $84MM extension in April, a deal that was viewed as team-friendly at the time. However, it secured the young defender’s financial future before his medical complications arose. Both sides will be hoping that Barmore can get the necessary treatment and make a full recovery in time to play in 2025.