Patriots' Christian Barmore Ready to Move on From Health Crisis in 2024

"It's a blessing of God, man," Barmore said. "He never gave up on me. Just kept working hard, you know, and I kept my faith in God."

When Barmore is healthy, he's proven he can be a force. He displayed it at the college level with Alabama, and he demonstrated the ability to transfer it to the professional level with the Patriots.

Barmore won the National Championship with the Crimson Tide in 2020 and collected 37 tackles, 10 TFLs, eight sacks, and three forced fumbles that season.

Once with the Patriots, Barmore improved each season. The Patriots' defensive tackle broke out in 2023 before injuries halted another year of development in 2024.

Barmore set career highs with 64 tackles, 16 quarterback hits, 14 TFLs, and 8.5 sacks in 2023. He also defended six passes and forced a fumble.

Now, Barmore is ready to go out there and prove that he still has the fire and production he demonstrated in 2023.

New head coach Mike Vrabel is introducing a new defensive scheme to New England in 2025, one that emphasizes a three-man line, which should benefit Barmore.

"I love it," Barmore said. "Really love it. And it just, you know, psychs me every time, man."

Beside Barmore on the defensive line will be the Patriots' significant offseason addition, Milton Williams. The two big boys in the middle have the potential to become one of the best interior defensive units in the league, and Barmore is not shying away from that confidence.

"Milton's dominant, and you know, for me, it's just, like: How are we going to just come and roll and take over the game? That's our goal," Barmore said. "How the D-line going to take over? You know, the game won up front, so that's our goal every time we're on the field."

The Patriots' defensive line could be a breakout special in 2025. But as training camp comes up around the corner, Barmore is just excited to be back on the field playing football again.