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Patriots Say Christian Gonzalez Has a Chance to Play Week 3 vs. Steelers

New England’s top corner has been sidelined since a July 28 hamstring injury, with the secondary allowing the NFL’s most passing yards through two games.

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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 7: Christian Gonzalez #0 of the New England Patriots walks onto the field prior to the NFL game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on September 7, 2025 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Overview

  • Head coach Mike Vrabel said there is a chance Gonzalez plays Sunday and the team will gauge his status during this week’s practices.
  • Christian Gonzalez has not practiced or played since injuring his hamstring in training camp, following a 2024 season in which he was a second-team All-Pro.
  • Gonzalez addressed his recovery on Good Morning Football, saying he is taking it day by day and staying engaged in meetings while rehabbing.
  • Without Gonzalez, New England’s pass defense ranks last in yards allowed through two weeks despite improved pass rush production.
  • Alex Austin has started in Gonzalez’s place alongside Carlton Davis III and Marcus Jones, with Pro Football Focus charting Austin for six catches allowed on seven targets for 97 yards and a touchdown against Miami; some analysts have suggested a potential snap count if Gonzalez returns.