Christian Barmore, the New England Patriots defensive lineman, is set to return to practice after being hospitalized due to blood clots this summer. Although he has been on the non-football illness list, the team remains focused on his health and recovery.

Barmore signed a lucrative four-year, $84 million contract extension prior to his hospitalization, marking him as a key player in the Patriots' defense under new coach Jerod Mayo. His performance has been notable, with a career-high of 8.5 sacks this season.

The Patriots have shown improvement recently, winning two of their last three games, and will face the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday.