Overview

• All-Pro Christian Gonzalez is expected to miss up to two weeks with a grade 1 hamstring strain but should return by Week 1
• Carlton Davis has been limited by an undisclosed NFI-list injury, appearing in just two of the Patriots’ first seven training camp sessions
• Third-year pro Alex Austin and former practice squad member D.J. James have taken first-team reps at outside corner during practices
• James recorded an interception off Joshua Dobbs and multiple pass breakups, prompting praise from head coach Mike Vrabel
• A crowded group of young corners including Marcellas Dial Jr., Miles Battle and Isaiah Bolden is competing for roster spots as the team gauges its depth