Patriots Could Trade Barmore or Davis Before Deadline

The Patriots have discussed trade possibilities involving Christian Barmore, and Carlton Davis could also be available as New England looks for ways to make its roster younger. The NFL trade deadline is November 10, and the team has not ruled out adding players as well as moving them.

Barmore’s reduced role, injury history and contract costs could make him a trade candidate. He now trails Milton Williams and Cory Durden within the defensive-line rotation. His salary is $13.3 million this season, while his projected salary-cap hits rise to $23.6 million in 2027 and $24.6 million in 2028. Those later figures are not fully guaranteed. A fourth-round pick has been suggested as a possible price.

Moving Barmore would leave a gap in the Patriots’ pass rush: through Week 8, his 3.5 sacks led the team’s defensive linemen. Coach Mike Vrabel has described Barmore’s role as focused on affecting the quarterback, while saying the staff aims to find roles for its players.

Davis, who is in his ninth season and turns 30 on December 31, has played in four games this year while dealing with a neck injury. The Patriots could instead wait until the offseason to move on from him; his contract includes an option after 2026 that would leave a $5.5 million dead-cap charge. A potential trade involving running back TreVeyon Henderson has also been speculated about, but there are no official indications the team is considering one. The coaching staff has expressed confidence in him.