Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore is on the practice field this week after he barely played in 2024 because of blood clots, and he thinks he has something to prove.
“[Really just a lot of fire in my heart](https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/06/patriots-star-playing-with-a-lot-of-fire-in-my-heart-because-people-forget-who-i-am.html). After that situation, people forget who I am,” Barmore said, via Chris Mason of MassLive.com. “I’m bringing a lot of \[competitiveness\] with me. Every day, when I’m on this field.”
Barmore said he is eager to show that he’s still the same player the Patriots signed to a four-year, $84 million contract extension a year ago.
“Prove I’m still me,” Barmore said. “And I’m always going to be me.”
After the major disappointment of 2024, Barmore is trending toward a big year in 2025.