Patriots DT Christian Barmore makes season debut against LA Rams after recovering from blood clots Boston 25 News [Video]

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore received serious news about his blood clots this summer.

“I could have lost my life,” said the 25-year-old, whose NFL career was placed on hold after getting diagnosed shortly after training camp started in late July.

Nearly 3 1/2 months after receiving a significant scare, Barmore received clearance to return. The fourth-year pro had three tackles in a limited role in the Patriots’ 28-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.

The sight of him anchoring the defensive line capped a whirlwind stretch that saw him practice for the first time this season on Thursday and removed from the NFL’s non-football illness list on Saturday.

“I would say I played all right. Just got to keep going. I haven’t played football in a long time, but I’ll be all right,” Barmore said. “Still trying to get in game …