After being diagnosed with blood clots over the summer, Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore returned to the field on Sunday.

On the eve of their Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Rams, the New England Patriots made a move almost four months in the making. Even though he had been diagnosed with blood clots in late July, defensive tackle Christian Barmore was activated from the non-football injury list to the 53-man roster.

Christian Barmore’s absence from practice was part of a ramp-up period as he weans off blood thinners, per sources. The Patriots must limit his exertion in back-to-back days. Jerod Mayo left the door open for Barmore to play Sunday against the Rams, however. https://t.co/QtSSixL1qd