Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore was a limited participant at Thursday’s practice, his first since being diagnosed with blood clots in late July. Barmore was one of eight players limited, including safety Kyle Dugger.

New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian Barmore, who has been out since being hospitalized with blood clots during the summer, practiced on Thursday for the first time since his diagnosis.  Barmore has been on the team's non-football illness list since the time of his hospitalization.

Barmore’s participation means the Patriots have opened the 21-day window to activate him to the 53-man roster.