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Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Addresses Christian Gonzalez’s Recent Absence Amid Contract Talks
Mike Vrabel said the Pro Bowl cornerback missed practice and the preseason opener because of an injury, not contract talks.
- New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed cornerback Christian Gonzalez missed Tuesday's joint practice with the Colts and Thursday's preseason opener due to injury, stating the star defender was "physically unavailable."
- Ongoing contract negotiations fueling speculation that Gonzalez is staging a hold-in, though the team maintains his absence stems purely from injury as he seeks to become the league's highest-paid cornerback.
- After falling during Monday's session covering wide receiver Romeo Doubs, Vrabel grouped Gonzalez with injured teammates Christian Elliss and Harold Landry, telling reporters, "Christian was unavailable, physically unavailable for the practice."
- Patriots owner Robert Kraft previously confirmed a record-setting offer, while Vrabel emphasized Gonzalez's professionalism working with director of sports performance Frank Piraino to manage his recovery.
- With joint practices against Philadelphia approaching next week, Gonzalez's status remains a focal point for New England's defensive plans as Vrabel prepares to provide further updates before upcoming practices.
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The Toronto Star+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez continues to work way back from practice injury amid extension talks
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was again held out of practice on Saturday as he continues to recover from an injury he sustained in a workout last week.
·Toronto, Canada
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Patriots' Christian Gonzalez continues to work way back from practice injury amid extension talks
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is still out of practice as he recovers from an injury sustained last week. Coach Mike Vrabel hasn’t disclosed the injury details but says
Mike Vrabel clears the air on Christian Gonzalez's absence
·Providence, United States
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