Christian Barmore’s social media activity on Thursday night led some to wonder if his return from blood clot issues would come sooner than later. The Patriots defensive tackle posted an hourglass emoji on X, formerly known as Twitter, which some read as a countdown to his possible return.
Jerod Mayo shut down the idea that Barmore’s return is imminent, but the Patriots coach shared an optimistic update on their standout defensive player when he spoke with reporters on Friday.
“He’s progressing,” Mayo said. “He still has some checkpoints or hurdles to get over, but he’s progressing well.