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Patriots star Christian Barmore out indefinitely after coach's discovery led to blood clot diagnosis

Patriots star Christian Barmore out indefinitely after coach's discovery led to blood clot diagnosis

The New England Patriots announced that defensive tackle Christian Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots over the weekend and is currently being treated at Mass General Brigham Hospital.

The diagnosis leaves Barmore, the team's second-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, out indefinitely.

“Our primary concern at this time is Christian's health and well-being,” the Patriots said in a statement. “Fortunately, Mass General Brigham Hospital offers some of the best healthcare in the world.

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New England Patriots' Christian Barmore has been diagnosed with blood clots. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images/File)

“While there is no current timetable for his return, we know Christian is receiving excellent care and we look forward to his full recovery.”

This was a medical situation that could have been much more serious, as Barmore's agent, Nicole Lynn, posted on X that she is grateful to Patriots head coach Jim Whalen.

“I would be remiss if I didn't thank Patriots coach Jim Whalen for his absolute diligence and care over the past few days,” Lynn posted on X. “Today could have been much different without Jim's persistence and expertise.”

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NFL Network reported that Barmore had a bruise on the back of his calf that he “thought was nothing,” but Whalen insisted he had it checked out to make sure it really was nothing.

“If this hadn't been dealt with, it could have been the worst thing for Christian Barmore,” Ian Rapoport said on Sunday.

Barmore had a standout third season with the Patriots in 2023. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Images/File)

Barmore, who turned 25 on July 28, had a standout third season with the Patriots in 2023, racking up a career-high 8.5 sacks and 64 combined tackles in 17 games (six starts).

That's what led the Patriots to sign him to a four-year extension worth a maximum of $92 million, including $41.8 million guaranteed at signing before the final year of his rookie contract began.

Barmore was projected to be a starter this year, but as the Patriots said in their statement, football is the least of his concerns right now.

The team has already had issues with a player who suffered blood clots in the past. Center David Andrews, a veteran of the organization, was diagnosed with clots in his lungs in 2019. Andrews eventually returned to play in 2020 and remains with the team today, entering his 10th season.