"Going into the 2026 season, Barmore was only guaranteed $2 million, but because he was still on the roster as of Friday the 13, he is now going to make $12 million instead, seemingly putting to rest any chance that he might be traded in the near future."
"With a $10 million increase in salary, which is now fully guaranteed, there's no reason to believe that Barmore will be going anywhere anytime soon. And based on the roster holes the Patriots still need to fill, it would be wise to keep him around and not create an even bigger void on the defensive line to address."
"If he can continue his upward trajectory and replicate the kind of performance he has shown over the last year and a half, their defense will remain among the best in the league and only get stronger with the new addition."
Christian Barmore, drafted by the Patriots in 2021, faced legal troubles and trade speculation this offseason. However, his case was dismissed, and the team made a significant roster move showing confidence in him. As of Friday the 13th, Barmore's guaranteed salary for 2026 increased from $2 million to $12 million, effectively eliminating trade possibilities. This move contradicts earlier discussions about potentially trading him. Given his productive partnership with Milton Williams last season and the defensive line needs remaining on the roster, the Patriots appear committed to keeping Barmore as a core defensive contributor.
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