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The New England Patriots may have resurrected their season in Week 4. New England stunned Buffalo last week in a game where they finally looked like a team that made the Super Bowl last season.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / October 3

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez, DT Christian Barmore Out For Week 4

If the Patriots are to win tomorrow’s divisional clash with the Bills, they will do so with a shorthanded defense. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore will be sidelined for Week 4.

New England Patriots News / Total Apex Sports / October 2

Christian Gonzalez injury rules out CB, DT Barmore vs. Bills

Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez will miss Sunday’s Week 4 game against the Buffalo Bills because of a Christian Gonzalez injury to his shoulder, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / October 2

Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez, DT Christian Barmore out vs. Bills

New England Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore have been ruled out for Sunday's game against the host Buffalo Bills, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

Patriots to be without two key defenders against high-powered Bills

Patriots to be without two key defensive players against high-powered Bills offense

As if a Week 4 game against the Buffalo Bills wasn't going to be tough enough fully healthy, the Patriots got bad news regarding the game status of two key defensive players.

NFL scout, assistant coach sound alarms about Patriots' Drake Maye amid struggles, rumors

Patriots OC Josh McDaniels addresses Drake Maye, yips theory amid QB's struggles

Patriots OC reveals latest Drake Maye injury update

The 'NFL active INT leaders' quiz

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Where is the Beef on Defense? If Patriots Hope to Slow Down Bills, Barmore and Williams Must Pick it up

They are well-paid, well-seasoned and expected to anchor the New England Patriots defense. Three weeks in to the 2026 season, the contributions from Christian Barmore and Milton Williams can only be considered, well, a bit disappointing.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 30

AFC Notes: Josh Allen, Christian Barmore, Jeff Hafley, Bills, Dolphins, Patriots

Bills QB Josh Allen spoke to the media at the end of June and noted that plenty of changes are coming, as the team will have not only a new stadium but also a new head coach and some new faces on offense.

New England Patriots News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Mike Vrabel Needs Christian Barmore to Finish More for Patriots Defense

Drafted by the Bill Belichick administration and handed a four-year, potential $84 million extension by the abbreviated Jerod Mayo regime, Christian Barmore found himself in need to prove his NFL worth to a third coach in 2025, Mike Vrabel.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

NFL News / PatsFans.com / May 4

Former Patriots Staffer Reveals Surprising Person Behind Two Key Player Cornerstone Additions in 2021

Former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia certainly wore a fair number of hats during his time in Foxboro under Bill Belichick, but it sounds like his duties even went a little further than people might have thought.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / April 21

One Patriots DT Target for Each Round of NFL Draft

In the middle of the New England Patriots defense are two of the best defensive tackles in the league. Milton Williams and Christian Barmore have both shined in Patriots uniforms since joining the team and will likely both be back for 2026.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / March 29

Former Second-Round Pick Named Patriots' Most Overpaid Player

The New England Patriots are not exactly short on cap space, but that does not mean that the franchise has not splashed out on a few players over the past few years.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 2

Patriots' Christian Barmore Sidesteps Legal Issues

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots returned from the practice fields adjacent to Gillette Stadium for their final session in preparation for a Week 18 showdown against the Miami Dolphins, defensive tackle Christian Barmore spoke with the media for the first time this week.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / January 1

Patriots' Christian Barmore Returns to Practice

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As a blanket of snow covered the practice fields adjacent to Gillette Stadium on the first morning of the recently-welcomed New Year, the New England Patriots took part in their first practice of 2026 within the climate-controlled walls of the WIN Waste Innovations Field House.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 1

Patriots players respond to Diggs, Barmore allegations

Drake Maye, other Patriots players respond to Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

Several Patriots players addressed the Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore situations.

Patriots, Stefon Diggs respond to serious allegations with playoffs looming

Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / January 1

Pats' Vrabel responds to Diggs, Barmore allegations

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel responds to Stefon Diggs, Christian Barmore allegations

Diggs and/or Barmore could land on the commissioner's exempt list and be made unavailable to play before the upcoming postseason tournament wraps up.

Stefon Diggs, Patriots respond to allegations with playoffs looming

Patriots defender Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / December 31

Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore facing domestic assault charge

For the second time in two days the Patriots find a player making headlines for the wrong reasons.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / October 29

Patriots' Christian Barmore speaks out after mysterious benching

Patriots veteran Christian Barmore speaks out after mysterious benching

Barmore had started all seven games entering Sunday, but the veteran wound up sitting out the entire first quarter.

Patriots' Drake Maye opens up about trying to be successor to Tom Brady

Red-hot Patriots attack proving they don't need to add WR at trade deadline

Patriots continue trade activity, send former second-round pick Kyle Dugger to Steelers

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'Receiving-yards leaders by NFL season' quiz

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / October 26, 2025

Patriots HC Explains Christian Barmore Benching

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As the New England Patriots savored their fifth straight, and sixth overall victory of the 2025 NFL season, defensive tackle Christian Barmore kept a low profile within what could best be described as a lively postgame locker room.

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / June 9, 2025

Patriots DL could make major difference in 2025

Healthy Patriots defender could make major difference in 2025

The New England Patriots have made some major additions this offseason, but a returning player could be among the most important to a potential 2025 turnaround.

Pats coach: QB Drake Maye's leadership skills 'a work in progress'

Mike Vrabel reveals where Stefon Diggs stands with Patriots

Vrabel reveals what he likes about Diggs

Which NFL teams still have the biggest roster holes left to fill?

The 'NFL yearly receiving yards leaders in the Super Bowl Era' quiz

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 15, 2025

Patriots DL Christian Barmore Expects To Play In 2025 After Blood Clot Issue Last Season

Patriots DT Christian Barmore had multiple stints on the NFI list a year ago as he dealt with a blood clot issue. When speaking to reporters on Thursday,

New England Patriots News / Yardbarker / April 7, 2025

Patriots share encouraging update on DT Christian Barmore

Patriots share encouraging update on star DT who sat out with blood clots

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore missed the majority of the 2024 season due to a recurring blood clot issue, but it appears he is trending in the right direction.

Reports expand on why Patriots, Cowboys completed Joe Milton III trade in early April

How new Patriots QB coach could help Drake Maye learn Josh McDaniels' offense

Reason Patriots traded promising young QB revealed

NFL legends who had great seasons on awful teams

The 'One-and-done NFL head coaches' quiz

New England Patriots News / NFLTradeRumors.co / April 1, 2025

Patriots DT Christian Barmore Expected To Participate In Offseason Workouts

Patriots DT Christian Barmore had multiple stints on the NFI list a year ago as he dealt with a blood clot issue. Per Mark Daniels, New England HC Mike Vrabel expects Barmore to participate in voluntary offseason workouts after meeting with team doctors recently.

New England Patriots News / Larry Brown Sports / December 19, 2024

Patriots star has setback after return from blood clot issue

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore worked his way back from a significant health issue this year, but he is once again being shut down.

Patriots beat writer expands on why Jerod Mayo could be fired

Another Patriots player goes to bat for Jerod Mayo

Report: Notable coach would be open to reunion with Patriots

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The 'NFL Coach of the Year' quiz

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / November 16, 2024