Patriots plan to sell Christian Barmore instead of adding talent
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 4:25 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
The New England Patriots, currently second in the AFC East, are reportedly unlikely to acquire players at the NFL trade deadline. Instead, Christian Barmore may be on the move. NFL insider Jonathan Jones suggests the Patriots are more likely to stand pat rather than bolster their roster, especially with several receiver injuries. They are preparing for a Week 10 game in Munich, complicating potential trades. If a move happens, it might occur after Week 8 and before Week 9.
- •Patriots sit second in the AFC East
- •Current focus may be on trading Christian Barmore
- •Injuries in wide receiver group create need for help
- •Team travels to Munich for Week 10 matchup
- •Potential trades more likely after Week 8
- 4:25 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots updated trade deadline plan from NFL insider is one fan should hate
"This is not a fun plan for the Patriots at the trade deadline.
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