PATS CONCERN
Patriots star Christian Barmore, 25, ruled out ‘indefinitely’ after being diagnosed with blood clots in health scare
One of Barmore's teammates missed the 2019 season with blood clots
NEW England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots over the weekend.
The team announced that the 25-year-old was treated at Mass General Brigham.
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"Our principal concern at this time is Christian’s health and wellbeing," a statement confirmed.
"While there is no current timetable for his return, we know Christian is getting tremendous care and we look forward to his full recovery.”
Barmore's agent, Nicole Lynn, thanked Patriots athletic trainer Jim Whalen for "his absolute diligence and care over the last couple of days."
"Thank you everyone for all the support, thoughts, and prayers. I'll be back soon," Barmore wrote on Instagram.
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Veteran Patriots center David Andrews missed the 2019 season after blood clots were found in his lungs.
He returned in 2020 and the 32-year-old is with the Patriots for a 12th season this year.
Barmore was selected in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
He is coming off his best season for the Patriots with a team-leading 8.5 sacks.
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The rising star also racked up 13 tackles for a loss and was considered a bright prospect as an all-round lineman.
He signed a four-year contract extension worth $92 million, including $41.8 million guaranteed, in April.
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