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Christian Gonzalez Returns to Practice as Week 3 Status Remains Unclear

His limited return ends a 51-day absence, setting up a day-to-day evaluation for a possible Week 3 debut.

Overview

  • Mike Vrabel confirmed the All-Pro cornerback participated Wednesday for the first time since his July 28 hamstring injury.
  • The Patriots’ initial Week 3 injury report listed Gonzalez as a limited participant in practice.
  • Vrabel said there is a chance Gonzalez plays against the Steelers, with any decision dependent on how he responds through the week.
  • Gonzalez described the layoff as challenging and said he is taking recovery day by day after staying engaged in meetings.
  • New England has allowed a league-high passing yardage through two games, and a potential return could influence coverage plans against DK Metcalf.