Christian Barmore’s new deal in New England is the largest non-Tom-Brady contract in Patriots franchise history.
The Patriots are making a big bet on Barmore, who has never started in more than six games across a season. His production in 2023, however, meant he was heading toward a sizable payday one way or the other, and New England may have saved some money by preempting his free agency.
The 24-year-old set career highs in tackles (64), sacks (8.5) and tackles for loss (13) last year. He ranked 11th among defensive tackles in ESPN's pass rush win rate (13 percent).