Patriots' Barmore diagnosed with blood clots

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore will be away from the team indefinitely after being diagnosed with blood clots.

"(Barmore) was appropriately treated by the doctors at Mass General Brigham, who tested, evaluated, and treated Christian," the team said in a statement.

"While there is no current timetable for his return, we know Christian is getting tremendous care and we look forward to his full recovery."

The Alabama product, who turned 25 years old on Sunday, signed a four-year extension worth up to $92 million earlier this offseason.

Barmore has been with the Patriots since he was selected 38th overall in the 2021 draft. The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder has accumulated 133 total tackles (18 for loss), 12.5 sacks, 32 quarterback hits, and one forced fumble in 44 career games.