Providence, R.I. police cited New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore for driving with an expired registration and plate cover violations early Wednesday morning. The incident was captured on body camera footage and led to Barmore accusing the officers of racism on Twitter. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo confirmed awareness of the situation but declined to elaborate further. Barmore, who is currently out indefinitely due to blood clots, was a key defender for the Patriots last season. His absence has been felt as the defense has struggled this season. This incident adds to a series of off-field issues involving Patriots players, including rookie Javon Baker receiving a traffic ticket in Boston and safety Jabrill Peppers being arrested. The Patriots are set to travel to London to face the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. Barmore’s situation and the team’s response will surely be closely monitored in the coming days.
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