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Patriots Downgrade Christian Gonzalez to Out for Week 3 vs. Steelers

New England opted for caution after the All-Pro logged limited practices in his return from a late-July hamstring injury.

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Christian Gonzalez won't be putting on the pads this Sunday.
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Overview

  • The Patriots announced the downgrade on Saturday via their official X account, with multiple NFL reporters echoing the update.
  • Gonzalez practiced on a limited basis this week and was initially listed as questionable as coach Mike Vrabel said the team would decide closer to kickoff.
  • The 23-year-old sustained the hamstring injury on July 28 during the first padded practice of camp and has yet to make his 2025 season debut.
  • New England’s secondary has struggled without the Second-Team All-Pro, ranking last in pass defense through two weeks and allowing multiple explosive plays.
  • Alex Austin, Marcus Jones and Carlton Davis have filled outside snaps in his absence, with PFF charting Austin for nine catches allowed on 12 targets for 153 yards in the first two games.