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Patriots activate DT Christian Barmore (blood clots) off IR

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots activated defensive tackle Christian Barmore to the 53-man roster Saturday, setting the stage for him to return to action for the first time since being sidelined in late July after being diagnosed with blood clots.

Barmore practiced for the first time Thursday, with coach Jerod Mayo saying there was a chance Barmore could play in a limited role in Sunday's home game against the Los Angeles Rams if he was cleared by doctors.

"We will see what he can handle and build from there," Mayo said.