FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Two weeks after getting diagnosed with blood clots, Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore was a spectator for Tuesday's joint practice between New England and the Philadelphia Eagles.
It was an encouraging sign for the 25-year-old, who was evaluated and treated at a Massachusetts hospital. Fellow defensive lineman Davon Godchaux said it was the first time the team had seen Barmore since his setback.
"The most important thing is that he's in great spirits. That's my teammate, my brother," Godchaux said.
Godchaux knows the feeling of missing substantial time on the football field. As a high school senior, he tore his ACL. Patriots center David Andrews can relate to what Barmore has been dealing with. Andrews missed the entire 2019 season because of blood clots in his lungs.
"It was good to see him. I remember going through all that stuff. I think it's good for him to be around the guys. He's probably missed it," Andrews said.
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