.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 covered the Patriots given that 1997 and also signed up with ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was actually called Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Athletics Media Organization. You can observe Reiss on Twitter at @MikeReiss. FOXBOROUGH, Mass.-- New England Patriots protective take on Christian Barmore was identified with embolism over the weekend break as well as was actually addressed at Mass General Brigham, the group announced.In a statement, the team said its own "major issue at this time is actually Christian's health as well as wellness" while taking note there is actually no timetable for his profit." We understand Christian is getting remarkable treatment and our experts await his complete rehabilitation," the team said in its own statement.Barmore's broker, Nicole Lynn, also gave thanks to Patriots sports trainer Jim Whalen for "his absolute diligence and care over the final number of times." Christian Barmore, that authorized a four-year expansion along with the Patriots earlier this offseason, is out forever after being handled over the weekend for blood clots. AP Photo/Charles KrupaOn Instagram later Sunday, Barmore created: "Thank you everybody for all the assistance, ideas, as well as prayers. I'll be actually back soon." In 2019, longtime Patriots facility David Andrews overlooked the period after being actually diagnosed along with embolism in his lungs. He went back to play in 2020. Andrews, 32, enters his 10th period with the staff this year.Barmore, that turned 25 on Sunday, is entering his 4th time with the Patriots after being chosen in the second sphere of the 2021 NFL allotment out of Alabama.In April, the Patriots authorized him to a four-year arrangement expansion with an optimum worth of $92 million, consisting of $41.8 thousand in ensured money.Editor's Picks2 RelatedAs the deal mirrors, the Patriots view the 6-foot-5, 315-pound Barmore as an increasing superstar. A local of Philly, Barmore has played in 44 regular-season video games (11 begins), completing 133 tackles,12.5 sacks and 9 elapsed deflections.Barmore is actually coming off a season through which he led the Patriots along with 8.5 sacks as well as completed 13 tackles for a reduction, as he was actually emerging in to a comprehensive electrician that had actually acquired the count on of coaches to both quit the run and rush the passer.He is actually forecasted to begin close to eight-year pro Davon Godchaux this season.With Barmore missing, the Patriots will certainly currently view who areas coming from a group that consists of veterans Armon Watts as well as Daniel Ekuale and younger players Jeremiah Pharms Jr., Sam Roberts, Trysten Hillside as well as Josiah Bronson.