Christian Barmore returned to the New England Patriots‘ defensive line in 2025 after missing most of the 2024 season due to blood clots.
The second-round pick from Alabama in 2021 has been fully cleared and is quietly putting together an impressive comeback through the first six weeks.
Barmore’s performance has flown under the radar despite posting numbers that suggest he’s back to being a disruptive force on New England’s interior defensive line.
His recent pressure rate has caught the attention of analysts tracking his resurgence.
“Patriots DT Christian Barmore has posted an 18.4% pressure rate over the last three weeks. For context, anything above a 10% pressure rate is viewed as significant. Barmore’s comeback isn’t being spoken about enough,” per Carlos A. Lopez.
#Patriots DT Christian Barmore has posted an 18.4% pressure rate over the last three weeks.
For context, anything above a 10% pressure rate is viewed as significant.
Barmore’s comeback isn’t being spoken about enough! pic.twitter.com/Vz4NU6Et2g
— Carlos A. Lopez (@LosTalksPats) October 16, 2025
Over the last three weeks, it’s a mark that stands out when considering league standards for interior defensive linemen.
Through Week 6, Barmore has appeared in all six games while logging a 65 percent share of defensive snaps.
He’s collected 12 tackles, two tackles for loss, and four quarterback hits, numbers that don’t fully capture his impact on New England’s defensive front.
The Patriots have leaned on his presence in the trenches, particularly in generating quarterback pressure and anchoring against the run.
His physical readiness and mental resilience have been evident throughout practices and game situations, signaling a player committed to reclaiming his role as a foundational piece of the defense.
As New England continues its season, Barmore’s contributions will remain critical to a unit that has already proven capable of controlling games at the line of scrimmage.
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