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Patriots DT Christian Barmore returning after blood clot issues

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- New England Patriots starting defensive tackle Christian Barmore, who experienced recurring symptoms from blood clots in December, is expected to participate in the team's voluntary offseason program that begins April 7, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.

"He popped in the other day to see the doctors. When he walked into the training room, just his energy and presence, so I know that he's feeling better," Vrabel told reporters at the NFL annual meeting.

"We'll continue to evaluate him. It's something very serious. We take the health of our players extremely serious, especially when you're talking about something like blood clots, and we're going to have a great plan for him.