.Mike Reiss, ESPN Workers WriterJul 28, 2024, 05:47 PM ETCloseMike Reiss is an NFL press reporter at ESPN as well as covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has dealt with the Patriots since 1997 as well as joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was called Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Athletics Media Affiliation. You can easily comply with Reiss on Twitter at @MikeReiss. FOXBOROUGH, Mass.-- New England Patriots defensive address Christian Barmore was identified along with blood clotting over the weekend as well as was actually addressed at Mass General Brigham, the group announced.In a declaration, the group said its "main issue at this time is actually Christian's health and wellness as well as wellness" while noting there is no timetable for his return." We know Christian is obtaining remarkable care and our company expect his total rehabilitation," the crew said in its own statement.Barmore's representative, Nicole Lynn, likewise thanked Patriots athletic fitness instructor Jim Whalen for "his ultimate diligence and also treatment over the final couple of days." Christian Barmore, that authorized a four-year extension with the Patriots previously this offseason, is actually out forever after being handled over the weekend break for blood clots. AP Photo/Charles KrupaOn Instagram eventually Sunday, Barmore created: "Thanks every person for all the help, ideas, and also prayers. I'll be back soon." In 2019, longtime Patriots center David Andrews overlooked the time after being actually detected with blood clotting in his lungs. He went back to play in 2020. Andrews, 32, enters his 10th period along with the crew this year.Barmore, who turned 25 on Sunday, is entering his fourth period along with the Patriots after being picked in the 2nd sphere of the 2021 NFL draft out of Alabama.In April, the Patriots signed him to a four-year contract expansion along with a maximum worth of $92 million, featuring $41.8 million in ensured money.Editor's Picks2 RelatedAs the arrangement shows, the Patriots view the 6-foot-5, 315-pound Barmore as a rising superstar. A native of Philadelphia, Barmore has played in 44 regular-season activities (11 starts), completing 133 takes on,12.5 sacks as well as 9 pass deflections.Barmore is going over a season in which he led the Patriots along with 8.5 sacks as well as amounted to thirteen takes on for a loss, as he was arising in to a comprehensive electrician that had gotten the count on of trainers to both quit the operate and hurry the passer.He is actually projected to begin beside eight-year expert Davon Godchaux this season.With Barmore absent, the Patriots will certainly currently view who surfaces from a team that features pros Armon Watts and also Daniel Ekuale and also more youthful players Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Sam Roberts, Trysten Mountain and also Josiah Bronson.