There have been concerns about New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore's health status ever since last December, when he landed on injured reserve after experiencing recurring symptoms from a previous blood clot diagnosis in the summer.
Barmore spoke with media members on Thursday and revealed that he has been cleared for football activities this spring, and he has no fears of the blood clots returning. He also expects to be ready by the start of the season for the Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.
That's major news for a Patriots team that could potentially pair one of their best defenders alongside newly-signed defensive tackle Milton Williams.