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Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff Writer
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots defensive deal with Christian Barmore, who missed the primary 10 video games of the season after being identified with blood clots in late July, is returning to the non-football sickness checklist, the workforce introduced Thursday.
Barmore, a 2021 second-round decide seen by the Patriots as a cornerstone to construct round, had been activated to the 53-man roster Nov. 16. He performed previously 4 video games, totaling 123 snaps and registering six tackles and one sack.
The Patriots launched a press release Thursday saying they made the choice with Barmore “after he skilled some recurring signs that required additional analysis.”
The workforce added, “We recognize all the things Christian did to return to the workforce this season, however our prime precedence is Christian’s well being and wellbeing. We know that he’ll proceed to obtain large care and we wish to be certain that he will get the time he wants to come back again stronger than ever.”
In April, 6-foot-5, 315-pound Barmore signed a four-year contract extension with a most worth of $92 million that included $41.8 million in assured cash.
After Barmore had participated within the first observe of coaching camp, the workforce introduced he had been identified with blood clots and handled at Mass General Brigham, saying there was no timetable for his return.
The Patriots (3-11) go to the Bills (11-3) on Sunday.
