Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez questionable vs. Steelers, will be evaluated 'closer to the game'

"We listed him as limited, which means that he did some work, and we'll still kind of evaluate where he's at towards closer to the game,"

"So again, it was good to see him out there. It's very good to have him out there, and the more guys we can get out there, the better."

"I'm not really too worried about the injury. I'm not going to answer any questions on that, we're just focused on the Steelers."

"It's been tough. But it's part of football. Everything in football is tough. It's going to test you physically. It's going to test you mentally. It's just a part of it."

Christian Gonzalez has been sidelined since the end of July with a hamstring injury and returned to practice Wednesday. Head coach Mike Vrabel listed him as limited and called his status a game-time decision as the team evaluates him closer to the game. Gonzalez said being out was challenging but that he is focused on the here and now and on the Steelers rather than the injury. His potential return would bolster a Patriots secondary that ranks 32nd in pass defense through two weeks after surrendering multiple 300-plus-yard passing games. Gonzalez earned second-team All-Pro honors last season.

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