Pats Cornerback Christian Gonzalez Back at Practice From Hamstring Injury; Game Status Still Unclear
Christian Gonzalez, a second-team All-Pro cornerback, practiced for the first time since a July hamstring injury and may soon return to boost the Patriots' struggling secondary.
- Christian Gonzalez practiced for the first time on September 17, 2025, after injuring his hamstring on July 28, 2025.
- Gonzalez expressed his excitement about returning, saying, "Excited to be back out there," before practice.
- Head Coach Mike Vrabel confirmed that it is possible for Gonzalez to play on Sunday against the Steelers, responding "sure" when asked.
- The Patriots have struggled without Gonzalez, ranking last in passing yards allowed during his absence.
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Pats cornerback Christian Gonzalez back at practice from hamstring injury; game status still unclear
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is back on the practice field. He practiced on Wednesday for the first time since suffering a hamstring injury early in training camp in July.
Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez found injury absence ‘challenging’
FOXBORO -- The Patriots are one step closer to having their top defensive player return to action. Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his hamstring July 28 in the first week of training camp. He wasn't a full participant during the portion of practice open to reporters but did participate in some individual drills. Team drills are closed to reporters during the season.
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