New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore is all set to make a comeback after dealing with a health scare. He was diagnosed with blood clots at the start of training camp, but doctors have given him the green light to play. Barmore is expected to make his 2024 debut against the Rams this Sunday, though he might not play the full game. Head coach Jerod Mayo says they're taking it slow, as Barmore hasn't worn pads since January.
Barmore was a star player for the Patriots last season. He recorded 8. 5 sacks and 64 total tackles. The team has missed his pass-rushing skills, especially since they only had 16 sacks in the first nine games of this season. Barmore signed a big contract extension after his impressive 2023 season, but his 2024 season was in doubt due to the blood clots.
Mayo has been careful not to rush Barmore back. He wants to see how Barmore handles the game before giving him more playing time. Mayo praised the medical staff for handling Barmore's situation well. It's tough for athletes to deal with injuries like blood clots, as they're not visible.
To make room for Barmore on the active roster, the Patriots had to let go of 2022 second-round pick Tyquan Thornton.
