Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo addressed the media Friday for the first time since defensive tackle Christian Barmore was placed back on the non-football illness list with recurring symptoms from blood clots.

The Patriots drafted Barmore in the second round of the 2021 NFL Draft and after several standout seasons, signed him to a massive, four-year contract extension. The deal—worth up to $92 million—made him the highest-paid Patriot in history not named Tom Brady. Here's to hoping he can return to the field in good health in the near future.

Barmore is experiencing symptoms related to blood closts, which forced him to miss the first 10 games of the season. The New England Patriots placed Christian Barmore back on the reserve/non-football injury list on Thursday. The standout defensive tackle ...