After being placed on injured reserve Friday due to knee inflammation, Barmore isn't expected to undergo surgery, and he's in line to return after his required four-game absence, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Barmore has missed each of the Patriots' last three contests due to knee inflammation, and he was then placed on injured reserve Friday as a result. However, after much rest and rehab, the 23-year-old anticipates returning at the earliest possible date for the Week 15 matchup in Las Vegas. In Barmore's absence, Carl Davis and Daniel Ekuale are both slated to handle an increased workload behind starters Davon Godchaux and Deatrich Wise.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Lands on IR
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The Patriots placed Barmore (knee) on injured reserve Friday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.
Barmore hasn't played since Week 6 due to a knee injury and will now be sidelined for at least four additional games. Carl Davis and Daniel Ekuale have both seen increased snaps during Barmore's absence, though Davis' role has dwindled over New England's last two contests.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Exits Sunday
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Barmore (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Browns.
Barmore went down with a knee injury during the first half before exiting against Cleveland, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports. With the second-year nose tackle out for the time being, expect Carl Davis and Daniel Ekuale to play bigger roles behind Davon Godchaux.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Suiting up for wild-card round
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Barmore (knee) is listed as active Saturday at Buffalo.
Barmore was carted off the field during the Patriots' season finale at Miami, but a subsequent MRI on his knee Monday was returned clean. He proceeded to log limited practices Tuesday through Thursday, which was enough to clear him to man his typical spot in the interior of New England's defensive line.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: MRI comes back clean
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Barmore (knee) underwent an MRI on Monday that came back clean, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Barmore had to be carted off the field in the second half of Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, but he isn't believed to be dealing with any structural damage in his knee. His status for Saturday's wild-card matchup against Buffalo isn't yet clear, but Monday's update is certainly encouraging.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Carted off in loss
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Barmore was carted off the field in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins due to an apparent foot injury, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
Barmore recorded five tackles (four solo) prior to leaving Sunday's matchup in the second half. The exact nature of his injury isn't yet clear, and whether he's available to begin the postseason remains to be seen.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Starting against Jets
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Barmore (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
The rookie was limited at practice throughout the week, but he is fit enough to play in this one. His presence should provide a boost and continuity to the defensive line, as he has already played 208 snaps through six games this year.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: Hurts shoulder Sunday
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Barmore is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Cowboys with a shoulder injury.
Barmore's absence leaves the Patriots without one of their rotational options at defensive tackle. Carl Davis should pick up the slack in the meantime.
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Patriots' Christian Barmore: First defensive tackle selected
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The Patriots selected Barmore in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft, 38th overall.
Barmore is the first defensive tackle off the board in a weak tackle class, but in terms of raw talent, he was worth an earlier selection. Barmore (6-foot-4, 310 pounds) is particularly athletic for his size, as his 4.98-second 40 time would be a strong mark even for a much smaller player. Questions about his motor might have informed his fall to this point in the draft, but the talent isn't in any serious question.
