Overview
- Christian Barmore did not play the entire first quarter against the Browns and entered on Cleveland’s third drive in the second quarter.
- Mike Vrabel confirmed the decision was disciplinary and used the phrase “protect the team,” while declining to specify what prompted the action.
- Barmore declined to speak with reporters after the game, and the team has not announced any additional discipline.
- Once on the field, Barmore generated a team-high six pressures in 30 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus, and contributed to a fourth-quarter safety rush.
- The Patriots beat the Browns 32-13; Cleveland scored on its opening drive without Barmore on the field and did not score again until early in the fourth quarter, as context to the timing of his return.