FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.
The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity on Monday because it has not been announced. The extension reportedly contains $41.8 million in guarantees.
Barmore, a second-round pick in 2021, has 133 tackles, 12 1/2 sacks and 18 tackles for loss, 32 quarterback hits and one forced fumble in 44 games (11 starts) over his three seasons. He twice appeared in all 17 games in 2021 and 2023.
Barmore's agent, Nicole Lynn of Klutch Sports, celebrated the new pact on the X social media platform, referencing the extended wait her client endured on draft night.
“Three years ago, Christian and I sat in the greenroom at the NFL Draft on night 1 and his name was not called. He would eventually slide to round 2, and that became one of the hardest nights of my career,” she posted. “Fast forward and now he is one of the highest paid DTs. God is always faithful!”
Barmore's signing becomes the latest big retention for a defense that also had the offseason re-signings of safety Kyle Dugger and edge rushers Josh Uche and Anfernee Jennings.
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FILE - New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) reacts after a play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Denver. New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity on Monday, April 29, 2024, because it has not been announced.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
FILE - New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (90) stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday Sept. 24, 2023, in New York. New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has agreed to a four-year contract extension worth up to $92 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The person confirmed the deal to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity on Monday, April 29, 2024, because it has not been announced.(AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jon Gray pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Texas Rangers got two-run homers from Marcus Semien and Adolis García to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-0 on Wednesday night, stopping a five-game losing streak.
Gray (2-1) allowed only one runner beyond first base while throwing 94 pitches in 6 1/3 innings and lowering his ERA to 2.08. He’s limited opponents to seven earned runs in 48 1/3 innings over eight starts and one cameo relief appearance since giving up five runs in 3 2/3 innings during his season debut.
“I think the best comes out of me when times are tough right now, and I think that’s important for a starting pitcher,” said Gray, supported by two runs or fewer in seven of his previous eight starts. “That’s why we were so good last year.”
The defending World Series champion Rangers (23-22) have never been under .500 since Bruce Bochy became their manager before last season. This was their seventh victory this year while at .500.
Semien drilled his fifth-inning home run to left field, where the ball grazed the glove of a leaping Estevan Florial. The drive came two pitches after first baseman Josh Naylor barely missed catching a foul ball sliced far down the right-field line.
“That’s not a play we expect to get made,” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt said. “It’s one of those ‘Wow!’ when it gets made.”
García homered for the second consecutive night, in the sixth. Nick Sandlin followed starter Carlos Carrasco (2-4) by walking leadoff batter Nathaniel Lowe before García hit his club-best 10th homer to left.
José Leclerc, David Robertson and Kirby Yates completed the six-hitter.
Texas, tied for first in the AL with 209 runs going into Wednesday, was held to 10 total runs in its five straight losses.
Gray escaped one jam, inducing a double-play grounder from Naylor with runners at the corners to end the sixth.
The first-place Guardians (27-17) had won three in a row. They went 8-8 and won three of five series while playing 16 straight days going into Thursday’s off day, including 6-5 after losing Steven Kwan, the league’s leading hitter, to a hamstring strain.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Guardians: Neither OF Tyler Freeman nor SS Brayan Rocchio felt any ill effects from their collision during Tuesday night’s game. … RHP Gavin Williams (elbow) will throw a bullpen on Friday, making more pitches than in his Tuesday session.
Rangers: RHP Max Scherzer (offseason back surgery, nerve issue) can’t return before May 28 after being moved to the 60-day injured list Wednesday. … OF Evan Carter (lower back soreness) missed his fifth consecutive game.
UP NEXT
Guardians RHP Triston McKenzie (2-3, 3.54 ERA) will pitch at home Friday against Minnesota RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (1-0, 3.24) as Cleveland debuts its City Connect uniforms.
Rangers LHP Andrew Heaney (0-4, 4.39 ERA) will open a three-game home series against the Los Angeles Angels and former Texas manager Ron Washington on Friday.
A previous version of this story has been corrected to show that Gray has allowed seven earned runs in his last 48 1/3 innings over eight starts and one relief appearance instead of 48 2/3 innings over eight starts.
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Rhett Miller reacts to applause after singing the national anthem before a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Carlos Carrasco throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco, right, watches as the home run hit by Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien clears the fence during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Rangers Leody Taveras also scored on the play. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers second base Marcus Semien fields an infield grounder for the out at first base against Cleveland Guardians' Gabriel Arias during the second inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Carlos Carrasco throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers' Corey Seager (5) is caught out by Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges, left, for a bases loaded double play ending the fourth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers closer pitcher Kirby Yates (39) gets a congratulations from teammate catcher Jonah Heim after the final out of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy, left, congratulates Adolis García (53) after he hit a home run that also scored teammate Jonah Heim during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers' Marcus Semien, left, and Cleveland Guardians catcher Austin Hedges watch Semien's home run get away during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Rangers Leody Taveras also scored on the play. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 15, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
