Christian Barmore set to earn $12 million with Patriots in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Defensive tackle Christian Barmore will return to the New England Patriots for the 2026 NFL season with a base salary of $12 million. Barmore's cap hit will reach $17.1 million, marking his highest to date. Alongside his base salary, he can earn additional bonuses and incentives totaling up to $3.6 million, contingent on performance metrics, including Pro Bowl selections and sack totals. Barmore, who previously signed a four-year, $84 million rookie extension with the Patriots in 2024, aims to build on a successful 2025 season where he ranked second in the league in pressure rate among defensive tackles.
- •Barmore's base salary for 2026 is $12 million.
- •His cap hit will be $17.1 million, a career high.
- •He has potential bonuses totaling up to $3.6 million.
- •Barmore ranked second in NFL pressure rate among defensive tackles in 2025.
- •He signed a four-year, $84 million rookie extension in 2024.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — How much money is Patriots DT Christian Barmore set to earn in 2026?
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