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New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore took a huge blow when he was diagnosed with a blood clot last year.
His 2024 season was shortened, but the 2021 second-round draft pick received good news on Thursday.
Barmore was cleared for football, paving the way for a return to the grill later this year.
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Christian Barmore of the New England Patriots looks from the bench in a game against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on September 17, 2023 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Barmore will participate in a Voluntary Organized Team Event (OTA) next week.
"Yes. That's the goal. I just have to keep following the medical team, but everything looks good," Bamur said.
Barmore was initially diagnosed with a clot in July, but he was able to return to the scene in November. However, he had to play four games before hitting the Afro-Ail disease roster.
"It's one of the toughest times. I feel like I've done all the strength and want to come back," Barmore said via ESPN. "I don't want to have this situation again, or anyone in the world can get through.
Christian Barmore of the New England Patriots reacted to the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Cooper Neil/Getty Image)
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"It feels good, more confident in myself, back to my breathing. Say my sm, yes. All of that." "Really lucky."
He ended his third season with the Patriots in 2023, collecting career-high 8.5 sacks and 64 tackles in 17 games.
It was the four-year extension that led to the Patriots signing him, worth $92 million, including $41.8 million in signing guarantee The final year of his rookie deal.
New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore #90 made a turnover at Mile High on December 24, 2023 after firing Russell Wilson of the Denver Broncos #3. (Dustin Bradford/Getty Image)
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The team has dealt with a player's past blood clots. David Andrews, a long-time veteran of the organization, was diagnosed with a clot in his lungs. Andrews eventually returned to the game in 2020.
Fox News's Scott Thompson contributed to the report.
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