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Mike Reiss, ESPN Editor
FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — New England Patriots Defensive solution Christian Barmore was diagnosed with a blood clot over the weekend and was treated at Mass General Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the team announced.
In a statement, the team said “their main concern at this time is Christian’s health and well-being” while noting that there is no specific timetable for his return.
“We know Christian is receiving excellent care and we wish him a full recovery,” the team said in a statement.
Barmore’s agent, Nicole Lynn, also thanked Patriots strength and conditioning coach Jim Whalen for his “absolute hard work and attentiveness over the past few days.”
On Instagram later Sunday, Barmore wrote: “Thank you everyone for your support, thoughts and prayers. I will be back soon.”
In 2019, the Patriots’ longtime center David Andrews missed the season after being diagnosed with a blood clot in his lungs. He returned to play in 2020. Andrews, 32, enters his 10th season with the team this year.
Barmore, who turned 25 on Sunday, is entering his fourth season with the Patriots after being selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft. Alabama.
In April, the Patriots signed him to a four-year contract extension worth a maximum of $92 million, including $41.8 million in guaranteed money.
The Patriots consider the 6-foot-5, 315-pound Barmore a rising star, according to his contract. A Philadelphia native, Barmore has played in 44 regular-season games (11 starts), totaling 133 tackles, 12.5 tackles for loss and nine pass deflections.
Barmore is coming off a season in which he led the Patriots with 8.5 sacks and 13 total tackles for loss, as he has become an all-around offensive player who has earned the coaches’ trust in stopping the run and attacking the passer.
He is expected to start alongside the eight-year veteran. Davon Godchaux this season.
With Barmore absent, the Patriots will now see who emerges from a group that includes veterans. Armon Watts And Daniel Ekuale and younger players Jeremiah Jr. Pharmaceuticals, Sam Roberts, Trysten Hill And Josiah Bronson.
