New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore has taken to social media to apologize days after he was pulled over by police in Providence, Rhode Island, and made allegations of racism during the incident.
Barmore issued his apology to the Providence Police Department Saturday afternoon in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
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"A few days have gone by since the incident with the Providence police and I have had a chance to deeply reflect on my behavior," Barmore wrote. "I want everyone to know that I’m sorry and I take full accountability for my actions. I apologize to the Providence Police Department , my teammates, and my family."
"My mother was a police officer and I understand the pressures related to their job. Which I didn’t make any easier by reacting in the manner that I did," Barmore continued in his post. "I am using this as an opportunity to learn and do better. I have already met with members of the Providence Police Department to apologize in person . It is my hope that they accept my sincere apology. That meeting is just the first step of many that I am taking on the route to self improvement."
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Barmore was pulled over Wednesday. His registration had expired the week before, per a Providence police report.
Barmore's Jeep was towed from the scene, and he left in another vehicle. About 30 minutes after the incident, Barmore posted a strong message on social media in which he made accusations of racism against the Providence officers who were involved. That post was later deleted.
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NBC10 Boston obtained body camera footage of the incident, which you can watch here.
Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo had confirmed later Wednesday that the team was "aware of the situation" and that he spoke to Barmore earlier that morning. Mayo declined to elaborate further at the time, however.
Barmore was one of New England's best defenders last season and has had a productive NFL career since the Patriots selected him in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama. The defense has struggled without the 25-year-old defensive tackle this season and is allowing 358.8 yards per game, 25th in the NFL.
Barmore isn't the first Patriots player to have a run-in with law enforcement this season; rookie wide receiver Javon Baker voiced his displeasure about receiving a traffic ticket in Boston in early September, while safety Jabrill Peppers was arrested earlier this month on multiple charges, including assault.
The Patriots travel to London this week to face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET.
