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In a twist that nobody saw coming—because who could ever anticipate a talented athlete having issues with something as mundane as driving—New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore was pulled over by Providence, R.I., police at the not-so-glorious hour of 12:53 a.m. Apparently, he wasn’t quite in the mood to exchange pleasantries with the officers.
Barmore, who is currently on the sidelines indefinitely thanks to blood clots that are apparently auditioning for a horror movie role, was cited for strutting his stuff in a Jeep with expired registration and some plate cover violations—right up there with the most daring maneuvers in the NFL. His registration apparently expired last week, because who needs to keep track of such trivialities when you’re busy trying to make tackles?
After his unplanned detour into the world of law enforcement, Barmore decided to hitch a ride in another vehicle, probably hoping it wouldn’t lead to an impromptu celebrity game of “Catch Me If You Can.” About 30 minutes later, our hero took to Twitter/X, declaring, “I just experienced for the first time 5 Providence cops being very unprofessional; racism at its finest,” in a timeless reminder that social media is both a blessing and a curse—mostly the latter if you decide to delete it later.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo, presumably with a facepalm that could be heard across New England, confirmed the team is “aware of the situation.” He also had a chat with Barmore, which must have been enlightening; however, Mayo remained tight-lipped about any further details, perhaps waiting for the Netflix documentary to come out.
Barmore wasn’t just another face in the crowd; he was one of Last Season’s MVPs—Most Valuable Players—or at least most valuable in terms of not driving with expired papers. His absence is being felt as the Patriots’ defense has transformed into a generous, open-air buffet for opposing teams, allowing a staggering 358.8 yards per game, or as experts like to call it: Tuesday Night Football without the limitations of a defense.
As if that weren’t enough to keep the Patriots’ PR team on double alert, Barmore isn’t the only member of the team demonstrating a unique relationship with local law enforcement this season. Rookie wide receiver Javon Baker was more vocal about his displeasure regarding a traffic ticket in Boston earlier this month, proving that complaining about cops is practically a rite of passage. Then there’s safety Jabrill Peppers, whose multiple charges, including assault, have him vying for the title of “Most Creative Use of a Day Off.”
As the circus continues, the Patriots will be taking their show on the road—across the pond! They’ll be facing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET. We can only hope they remember to pack their helmets and a valid driver’s license.
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