.Mike Reiss, ESPN Team WriterJul 28, 2024, 05:47 PM ETCloseMike Reiss is actually an NFL media reporter at ESPN and also covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has actually dealt with the Patriots due to the fact that 1997 and also participated in ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was actually named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year due to the National Sports Media Association. You may follow Reiss on Twitter at @MikeReiss. FOXBOROUGH, Mass.-- New England Patriots protective handle Christian Barmore was diagnosed along with blood clots over the weekend and also was actually addressed at Mass General Brigham, the team announced.In a statement, the crew claimed its own "key problem right now is Religious's health and also well-being" while noting there is actually no schedule for his gain." We know Religious is receiving significant care and also we eagerly anticipate his total recuperation," the group said in its statement.Barmore's representative, Nicole Lynn, additionally gave thanks to Patriots athletic instructor Jim Whalen for "his ultimate carefulness and also care over the final couple of times." Christian Barmore, who authorized a four-year extension along with the Patriots earlier this offseason, is out indefinitely after being actually alleviated over the weekend for blood clots. AP Photo/Charles KrupaOn Instagram later on Sunday, Barmore wrote: "Thank you everybody for all the assistance, notions, and also requests. I'll be back very soon." In 2019, longtime Patriots center David Andrews skipped the time after being actually detected along with blood clots in his lungs. He returned to play in 2020. Andrews, 32, enters his 10th season with the staff this year.Barmore, who turned 25 on Sunday, is entering his fourth season with the Patriots after being chosen in the second round of the 2021 NFL draft away from Alabama.In April, the Patriots authorized him to a four-year arrangement expansion with a max value of $92 thousand, featuring $41.8 thousand in assured money.Editor's Picks2 RelatedAs the arrangement shows, the Patriots watch the 6-foot-5, 315-pound Barmore as a climbing star. A local of Philadelphia, Barmore has played in 44 regular-season video games (11 beginnings), totting 133 deals with,12.5 sacks and 9 pass deflections.Barmore is actually coming off a period in which he led the Patriots along with 8.5 sacks and totted thirteen handles for a reduction, as he was surfacing right into a comprehensive lineman that had acquired the trust fund of coaches to each quit the run and hurry the passer.He is predicted to begin beside eight-year professional Davon Godchaux this season.With Barmore lacking, the Patriots will certainly currently view who surfaces from a group that consists of professionals Armon Watts as well as Daniel Ekuale and also younger gamers Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Sam Roberts, Trysten Hill and Josiah Bronson.