Christian Barmore is set to make his official return after being diagnosed with blood clots at the start of training camp.
The Patriots’ defensive tackle will be activated from the non-football illness list ahead of Sunday’s game against the Rams, according to multiple reports. Barmore returned to practice this week, and head coach Jerod Mayo hinted at the possibility that he could play as soon as Sunday when he spoke with reporters Friday.
“There’s a chance,” Mayo said. “We have a meeting with the doctors after practice today, so there is a chance. No, seriously, there is a chance.