The New England Patriots are activating defensive tackle Christian Barmore from the non-football related injury list, NFL Network reported on Saturday. Barmore was diagnosed with blood clots in July and returned to practice on Thursday. He is questionable to play on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams in Foxborough, Mass. Also on Saturday, ESPN reported the Patriots were releasing wide receiver Tyquan Thornton. Barmore, 25, signed a four-year, $83 million contract in April. The 6-foot-5, 315-pound Barmore paced the Patriots with a career-high 8.5 sacks in 17 games (six starts) last season, also setting career highs in tackles (64), quarterback hits (16) and pass breakups (six).
Reports: Patriots activating Christian Barmore, waiving Tyquan Thornton
