Just four years into his professional career, fans wondered if blood clots would prevent the injury-riddled Christian Barmore from ever playing an NFL snap again. Five months later, the New England Patriots defensive tackle feels as good as he ever has.
Barmore, 25, believes he is ready to return for the Patriots' 2025 season opener, he told ESPN. After being cleared to return to football activity, the 2021 second-round pick plans to attend the team's organized team activities, commonly referenced as OTAs, in late May.
“Yeah, [the season opener is] the goal,” Barmore said.