.Mike Reiss, ESPN Team WriterJul 28, 2024, 05:47 PM ETCloseMike Reiss is actually an NFL press reporter at ESPN as well as deals with the New England Patriots. Reiss has actually covered the Patriots because 1997 as well as joined ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was actually named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year due to the National Sports Media Association. You can easily comply with Reiss on Twitter at @MikeReiss. FOXBOROUGH, Mass.-- New England Patriots protective handle Christian Barmore was diagnosed along with embolism over the weekend as well as was addressed at Mass General Brigham, the crew announced.In a statement, the staff claimed its "key concern at this time is Christian's health and wellness and wellbeing" while taking note there is actually no schedule for his return." We understand Christian is receiving incredible treatment and also our team anticipate his complete recuperation," the group said in its own statement.Barmore's broker, Nicole Lynn, additionally gave thanks to Patriots sports personal trainer Jim Whalen for "his ultimate diligence and care over the last number of times." Christian Barmore, that authorized a four-year extension along with the Patriots earlier this offseason, is out consistently after being dealt with over the weekend break for blood clotting. AP Photo/Charles KrupaOn Instagram later on Sunday, Barmore wrote: "Thanks everybody for all the support, thought and feelings, and prayers. I'll be back soon." In 2019, longtime Patriots center David Andrews overlooked the time after being actually identified along with embolism in his bronchis. He came back to play in 2020. Andrews, 32, enters his 10th time along with the group this year.Barmore, that turned 25 on Sunday, is actually entering his fourth season with the Patriots after being picked in the second around of the 2021 NFL allotment out of Alabama.In April, the Patriots signed him to a four-year arrangement expansion along with a maximum market value of $92 thousand, featuring $41.8 million in ensured money.Editor's Picks2 RelatedAs the arrangement demonstrates, the Patriots see the 6-foot-5, 315-pound Barmore as a rising star. A citizen of Philadelphia, Barmore has played in 44 regular-season video games (11 beginnings), amounting to 133 addresses,12.5 sacks and also 9 pass deflections.Barmore is actually going over a period through which he led the Patriots along with 8.5 sacks and amounted to thirteen tackles for a reduction, as he was arising in to an all-around lineman that had actually gotten the trust fund of coaches to each cease the operate as well as hurry the passer.He is projected to begin close to eight-year professional Davon Godchaux this season.With Barmore missing, the Patriots will certainly right now view that areas coming from a group that features veterans Armon Watts and also Daniel Ekuale and more youthful players Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Sam Roberts, Trysten Mountain as well as Josiah Bronson.