Patriots' Christian Barmore set to return to field after suffering from blood clots

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore was hit with a huge blow last year when he was diagnosed with blood clots His season was cut short but the second-round pick received great news on Thursday Barmore was cleared for football activity paving the way for a return to the gridiron later this year CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COMBarmore will be a full participant in voluntary organized association initiatives OTAs next week Yeah That's the goal I just have to keep following the medicinal crew but everything is looking really well Barmore announced Barmore was initially diagnosed with the clots in July but he was able to get back on the field in November However he only managed to play in just four games before hitting the non-football illness list It was one of the hardest times I felt like I did everything in my power wanting to come back Barmore noted via ESPN I don't want to ever be in that situation again or anybody in the world to go through that That stuff was no joke It was a hard challenge FALCONS APPEAR TO MOCK BILL BELICHICK JORDON HUDSON IN SCHEDULE RELEASE VIDEO Feeling good more confidence in myself back to my breathing Talking my smack yeah All of that he added Really favored He had a breakout third season with the Patriots in collecting a career-high sacks and combined tackles over games It s what led the Patriots to sign him to a four-year extension worth a maximum million including million guaranteed at signing before he began the final year on his rookie deal The gang has dealt with a member getting blood clots in the past Center David Andrews a long-time veteran with the organization was diagnosed with clots in his lungs in Andrews eventually returned to play in Fox News' Scott Thompson contributed to this review Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter