Where things stand currently with Patriots DT Christian Barmore extension talks

Patriots DT Christian Barmore is entering the final year of his rookie contract

The New England Patriots have had contract extension talks with defensive tackle Christian Barmore, per Patriots coach Jerod Mayo.

Barmore has been a key piece of the team’s defensive line during his time with the organization. He has recorded 133 tackles and 12.5 sacks over a span of three seasons. He tallied 64 tackles and 8.5 sacks in 2023, which were all career-highs.

The Alabama product has helped add stability to the defensive tackle position in a unit that has become one of the best in football overall.

If an extension were to happen, Barmore would only be the second Patriots player drafted in the first three rounds to get a second contract with the organization since the 2013 season. Former Patriots safety Duron Harmon was the other.

“One thing with Barmore — he’s one of those players that’s developed here,” Mayo said at the NFL annual meeting, as transcribed by NESN’s Adam London. “There were some questions coming out of college, obviously, his potential. He’s done a fantastic job growing up. I think DeMarcus (Covington) and Joe Kim have done a great job really helping develop him. Once again, it goes back to — we want to keep our own. We want to keep our own players. We have had talks with Barmore and, hopefully, it works out.”

It is encouraging that talks are being had, as Barmore is a cornerstone of the defensive line unit. New England has done a solid job this off-season keeping key players in the organization.

Keeping Barmore would be another notch in their belt.

WATCH: Christian Barmore surprises mom with new house

A true feel-good moment for the Barmore family

Christian Barmore surprised his mother in the best way possible.

The New England Patriots defensive tackle bought his mother a new house. He made a post on Instagram Sunday, showing his mom receiving the new house.

Barmore is due for a big extension with the Patriots. He is coming off a 2023 season that saw him record 64 tackles and 8.5 sacks. Those numbers were both career-highs for the Alabama product. He fully established himself as an anchor for the defensive line in the process.

Barmore figures to be a key piece for the New England defensive line for years to come. He is making sure to take care of his mother in between all of his on-field duties.

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It’s always fun to see these videos, as it shows the human side of professional sports.

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Bills vs. Patriots: Key matchups to watch in Week 17

#Bills vs. #Patriots: Key matchups to watch in Week 17:

The Buffalo Bills will host the New England Patriots in their upcoming Week 17 matchup at Highmark Stadium.

The two teams have been rigorously preparing for the contest throughout the past week. Buffalo (9-6) and New England (4-11) will think they know their upcoming opponent, inside and out, after all the practicing and studying they have put in.

Because of that, despite all the off-field talking, speculation and discussion, it will still be the games, within the game, that will make all the difference when it comes to the final outcome of this upcoming weekend.

With that, here are three key matchups to watch during Sunday’s Bills-Patriots matchup:

Christian Barmore reveals jersey exchange that nearly made him cry

Christian Barmore reveals the jersey exchange that made him emotional.

Few people ever get to meet their heroes in a lifetime. New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore clearly was one of the lucky ones after running into Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Chris Jones.

Barmore has looked up to Jones ever since he was a kid. He admired his game from afar and hoped to one day emulate his success at the NFL level.

When the Patriots played against the Chiefs in Week 15, Barmore finally came face-to-face with his favorite player and was given a jersey at the end of the game. It was a special moment that nearly brought the Patriots’ star defensive player to tears.

“Chris Jones, that’s my favorite player,” Barmore said, via NESN’s Dakota Randall. “Chris Jones to me, he’s got the best hands I’ve ever seen. He’s so quick. He’s big. He’s so dominant, especially in the run. And his hands, I like how (he uses) his hands.

“…He gave me a jersey. I was about to cry. I looked up to that man, especially when I was young. That man was so dominant. I’ve seen him in college. I love his style.”

Jones, a two-time Super Bowl champion and four-time All-Pro, is still one of the best in the game, and Barmore isn’t too far behind. He recently compiled three sacks on Russell Wilson in the Patriots’ Week 16 win over the Denver Broncos.

One day in the not-so-distant future, another young player might be sharing his own Jones-like moment with Barmore.

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Patriots’ top 10 defensive players in Week 16, per PFF grades

Here are the 10 highest-graded Patriots defensive players in the win over the Broncos, per PFF.

Despite having key players out of the lineup, the New England Patriots were suffocating defensively against the Denver Broncos.

There was nowhere to run or breathe for Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson, who was constantly hit and harassed by the Patriots’ powerful and underrated defensive front.

Defensive tackle Christian Barmore led the charge with three sacks and four quarterback hits. He dominated up front and made it incredibly difficult for Wilson to settle in the pocket. It’s no surprise that the four highest-graded defensive players by Pro Football Focus were on New England’s defensive front.

The unit has overperformed all season, even in the absence of leading pass-rusher Matthew Judon. Defense remains the calling card for the Patriots, and in many ways, that continued to prove to be the case on Sunday night against the Broncos.

Here are the 10 highest-graded defensive players for the Patriots in Week 16, per PFF.

Social media reacts to former Alabama DL Christian Barmore having career night

Social media was quick to react to former Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore’s dominant performance on Sunday Night Football.

Oftentimes, defensive linemen struggle to find their footing in the NFL. One player who established himself early on and has continued to dominate over the years is former Alabama defensive lineman Christian Barmore.

On Sunday night, Barmore showed out. That is the best way to put it. The Louisiana native recorded eight tackles, three sacks, and two tackles for loss for the New England Patriots. It was a stellar performance from Barmore on the biggest stage in the NFL — Sunday night football.

All eyes were on Barmore after his performance and rightfully so.

Roll Tide Wire takes a look at some of the reactions on social media following Barmore’s dominant performance against the Denver Broncos.

Mariah Carey’s Christmas song hit, and Christian Barmore broke out the dance moves

Christian Barmore got into the holiday spirit during Friday’s practice

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has become a key piece on the team’s defensive line. Just take a look at this season’s statistics.  He has recorded 25 tackles and 5.5 sacks on the year.

However, the Alabama product is a solid dancer as well.

The Patriots are getting ready for a Christmas Eve showdown against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Barmore is looking to continue what has been a solid last couple of weeks. He recorded six tackles and a sack against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 15, and he had four combined tackles and half a sack in the game before that against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In addition to his production, he is getting into the holiday spirit, and ESPN’s Mike Reiss caught him busting a move to Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas Is You” during Friday’s practice.

The Patriots hope Barmore will be able to dance around the Broncos’ offensive lineman when they take on Denver on Sunday.

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3 standout stars in Patriots’ 27-17 loss to Chiefs

Who were the three stars for the Patriots in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs?

The New England Patriots fell to 3-11 at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs, but for a second straight week, their offense looked competent.

The issue is they lack the talent across the board on offense, and they are without key stars on defense due to injuries. But they did manage to hang in there with the defending Super Bowl champions in a 27-17 loss.

Whether Bill O’Brien has turned a corner with his play-calling, or if the change at quarterback sparked players to buy in on offense, there seems to be better execution overall. It also helps when the quarterback isn’t making terrible decisions every play and running the offense as designed.

Regardless, this week had some bright spots, despite the loss. Here are the  three stars of the game for the Patriots:

Studs and duds in Patriots’ Week 15 loss to Chiefs

Who were the studs and duds for the Patriots in Sunday’s loss to the Chiefs.

The New England Patriots put up a valiant fight against the Kansas City Chiefs, but in the end, it wasn’t enough to upset the defending Super Bowl champions on Sunday.

There were some clear similarities to this week and the Patriots’ stunning win over the Pittsburgh Steelers last week.

The offense came out firing on all cylinders in the first half and then crashed into a wall for the last two quarters of the game. It wasn’t a perfect effort defensively, but the unit did do enough to give the Patriots a fighting chance in this game.

Perhaps the only difference was Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense consistently putting up points on the scoreboard. Even after stalled drives, they still found a way to march down the field and score points when they really needed it. That wasn’t the case for Bailey Zappe and the Patriots, unfortunately.

Here are the studs and duds from the game:

3 standout stars for Patriots in Week 12 loss to Giants

The Patriots failed to come away with a win on Sunday, but there were three standout stars that deserve recognition.

The New England Patriots are bad—like, real bad.

They are now in control of their own draft pick destiny. This week was a real barn burner of a game (sarcasm) with the Patriots dropping a 10-7 loss at MetLife Stadium to another brutally bad team.

The Patriots had a chance to send the game into overtime, but rookie kicker Chad Ryland missed a 35-yard field goal wide left to hand the New York Giants the victory.

As always, there were some bright spots for the Patriots, and there were at least three stars that shined in the game. Here are this week’s standout stars: