Patriots Put Defensive Tackle Barmore on the Trade Block, Says Breer

The New England Patriots have reportedly made veteran defensive tackle Christian Barmore available for trade ahead of the November 10 deadline, according to NFL insider Albert Breer. Barmore's snaps have been declining, and the writing could be on the wall for the 2021 second-round pick as New England weighs a move. Breer noted that the Patriots remain deep in the AFC race, but that Barmore has played only 41.9 percent of the team's defensive snaps, falling behind Milton Williams and Cory Durden in the rotation. That reduced role, combined with his expiring runway in New England, makes him a plausible trade chip for a team looking to add depth on the defensive front. The report emerged on Friday morning as part of Patriots Wire's trade deadline tracker, which also flagged New England's need for serious help on the defensive front, whether at edge rusher or defensive tackle, and noted the team could also look to add at running back, where TreVeyon Henderson has experienced a steep falloff from his impressive rookie season. The Patriots have already been aggressive in the trade market, having dealt their 2028 first-round pick for star wideout A.J. Brown, who has been banged up with multiple injuries. With the deadline set for 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 10, teams around the league will have just under two weeks to decide whether Barmore is worth pursuing.