New England Patriots Extend Contract of Young Defensive Tackle Christian Barmore for $92 Million
The New England Patriots have reportedly extended the contract of young defensive tackle Christian Barmore, just weeks after a successful 2024 NFL Draft. Barmore, who is only 24 years old, has agreed to a four-year extension worth up to $92 million, with $41.8 million guaranteed. This new deal comes after he saw significant growth on the field last season, with more sacks, tackles, tackles for a loss, and QB hits than in previous years.
This extension gives Barmore a substantial raise from his previous base salary of $1.82 million in 2024. If he reaches the full value of the deal, he could earn an average of $23 million annually. Even if he only receives the guaranteed amount, that still amounts to over $10 million annually. This move is crucial for the Patriots as they enter a new era following the departure of Bill Belichick under the leadership of Jerod Mayo.
The team had a successful 2024 draft, highlighted by QB Drake Maye as the No. 3 pick. The draft class earned an A-minus grade from Yahoo Sports’ Charles McDonald, indicating a promising future for the team. With this new contract extension in place and a talented young roster on hand, it looks like the Patriots are ready to continue their winning ways for years to come.
