Overview

• Head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Wednesday that Gonzalez practiced for the first time since his July 28 hamstring injury.
• Vrabel said the 23-year-old would be limited and has “a chance” to face the Steelers in Week 3, with a decision expected later this week.
• Gonzalez told Good Morning Football he is taking his recovery day by day and said before practice he was excited to be back on the field.
• Without Gonzalez, New England’s pass defense has yielded a league-high total through two weeks despite strong pass-rush metrics.
• Alex Austin has started in Gonzalez’s place and struggled in coverage, including allowing six catches on seven targets for 97 yards and a touchdown, per Pro Football Focus.