Patriots expect Christian Barmore to return for practice before season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 5:59 PM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is expected to return to practice on Monday after missing Sunday’s session with a knee issue. Head coach Mike Vrabel indicated that the team plans to manage Barmore’s workload throughout the season, similar to their approach last year. This development comes just days before the team faces the Seattle Seahawks in their Week 1 opener. Barmore played 17 regular-season games in 2025 and participated in all four playoff contests during the Patriots’ run to Super Bowl LX. His availability remains a point of focus for the defensive front given his past injury history, which included a blood clot issue in 2024. The Patriots are preparing for the Seahawks following their 29-13 loss to Seattle in February’s Super Bowl.
- •Christian Barmore missed Sunday's practice with a knee issue.
- •Mike Vrabel expects Barmore back on the field for Monday's practice.
- •The team plans to manage Barmore's workload throughout the 2026 season.
- •Barmore recorded 29 tackles and two sacks during the 2025 regular season.
- •The Patriots open the season against the Seattle Seahawks.
- 5:59 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots Receive Encouraging News on Christian Barmore Ahead of Week 1
"The New England Patriots got the kind of injury news they needed before heading into the Seattle Seahawks. Christian Barmore missed Sunday’s practice with a knee issue, however, Mike Vrabel expects the defensive tackle back on the field Monday. That is a big sigh of relief for the Patriots. Barmore is one of the most […] The post Patriots Receive Encouraging News on Christian Barmore Ahead of Week 1 appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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