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Patriots' DT Christian Barmore, out since July with blood clots, activated and set for return vs. Rams

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore will be activated for Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams after being out since July with blood clots.

Barmore will be removed from the NFL's non-football illness list, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss, and will be available to play.

The 25-year-old Barmore practiced on Thursday for the first time this season and Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said there was a chance that Barmore could play.

“[Thursday] was a good day,” Mayo said. “Just to see Barmore out there was a great sight to see.