Barmore’s Knee: Management, Not Injury | NFL News

0:00On September 7th, alright, let's talk about Christian Barmore and the Patriots. So, before their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, there was some buzz about Barmore missing practice due to an e-injury. This naturally got people talking, especially since he's a key guy on their defensive line. But here's the update that should ease some minds. Coach Mike Ravel clarified that Barmore's absence was an assign of a serious setback. Instead, it was part of a planned management strategy, something they've done before to keep him ready throughout the season. Ravel mentioned that Barmore would be back at practice after sitting out the previous day. This kind of management isn't new for Barmore. Last year he was on the e-injury report multiple times, sometimes listed as not injury-related, but he still managed to play all 17 regular season games and started 16. He even played in all four playoff games. The context here is that the Patriots are heading into a rematch against the Seahawks, who beat them in the Super Bowl. Having Barmore healthy and ready is crucial for their defense, especially considering

1:04his past performance and the fact that he stayed on the field. For the entire 2025 season, which was a big deal after some health concerns the year before. So, while his knee was flagged, the real story is that it's more about managing his workload than a new injury. The focus now shifts from his mispractice to how much he'll be involved in the upcoming game, and the team seems confident they've got a good. Handle on keeping him effective. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.