The New England Patriots have finalized their roster ahead of Super Bowl LX, but they face a significant setback. A late injury has sidelined a key rotational lineman, creating additional concerns for the team”s defensive front as they prepare to face the Seattle Seahawks.
Just as optimism grew regarding quarterback”s availability, the Patriots announced on their final injury report that rookie defensive tackle Farmer will not participate in the Super Bowl due to a hamstring injury that has lingered throughout the season. “DT has been downgraded to out for Super Bowl LX,” the Patriots stated on their official X account.
Farmer”s injury occurred late in the regular season when he suffered a hamstring strain during the first quarter of Week 16″s game. Despite his efforts to recover, he has not been able to return to full fitness.
During a promising rookie campaign, Farmer had begun to carve out a role within the Patriots” defensive line rotation. The fourth-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft logged appearances in 13 games, accumulating 15 tackles, including seven solo efforts, along with a pass breakup and a fumble recovery. He participated in approximately 224 defensive snaps, making a notable contribution to the team”s efforts.
Beyond the on-field implications, Farmer”s absence removes a valuable depth option that is cost-controlled, as he is currently under a four-year rookie contract worth approximately $4.86 million, which includes a signing bonus of $665,816 and a base salary of about $840,000 for this season. Replacing this kind of affordable depth at this stage of the year poses a significant challenge for the Patriots.
With Farmer out of action, head coach Mike Vrabel will likely rely more heavily on his primary interior defenders. Defensive tackle has been a cornerstone of the Patriots” run defense throughout the season, while another key player has been logging extensive snaps since joining the team as a notable free-agent acquisition.
