The New England Patriots are committed to a former Alabama player as a cornerstone on its defensive line.

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Christian Barmore was a second-round pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, but the Philadelphia (Pa.) has improved each season in the National Football League. He turned in a career year in 2023, posting his best numbers for total tackles (64), tackles for loss (8.5), sacks (8.5), and pass breakups (six). The 6-foot-5, 315-pound defensive lineman earned a four-year extension worth up to $92 million for the Patriots.

Several NFL insiders reported the information as Barmore is locked up for four more seasons.

Patriots to extend DT Christian Barmore to 4-year deal worth up to $92M. (via @RapSheet, @TomPelissero) pic.twitter.com/wy50ILpRL0

— NFL (@NFL) April 29, 2024

Source: The Patriots and DT Christian Barmore have agreed to a contract extension. Deal is done.

A cornerstone piece for the Patriots is locked up for the future. A post-draft splash for the Patriots.

— Doug Kyed (@DougKyed) April 29, 2024

Barmore, a former four-star in Alabama's 2018 signing class, earned two Southeastern Conference Championship rings (2018, 2020) and a College Football Playoff National Championship ring in 2020.

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