The New England Patriots announced several roster changes on Saturday ahead of their Week 11 game. Here’s a summary:
Defensive tackle Christian Barmore was activated from the non-football illness list.
Wide receiver Tyquan Thornton was waived.
Linebackers Keshawn Banks and Joe Giles-Harris were elevated to the active roster.
Christian Barmore, 25, was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama.
Initially signed to a four-year, $8.52 million rookie contract, including a $3.56 million signing bonus, he agreed to a four-year extension worth up to $92 million.
In 2023, Barmore played in all 17 games, tallying 64 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and 8.5 sacks.
Tyquan Thornton, 24, was the Patriots’ second-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft after an impressive college career at Baylor, where he earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2021.
Thornton’s rookie deal was worth $7.05 million over four years, with a $2.31 million signing bonus. In 2024, he appeared in four games, recording four receptions for 47 yards.
