""I don't think we'll see him today," Mike Vrabel said of Gonzalez during Wednesday's press conference. "Continuing to improve, which is positive, and working hard. But I don't think we'll see him today on the practice field. Just working hard, keep improving, staying engaged, still preparing as a starter, and asking questions in meetings, and all those things. So, that's where we're at today.""
"The potential absence of Gonzalez would once again stand as a brutal break for a Patriots defense that will be tasked with slowing down two explosive wideouts in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. New England's secondary was hampered by the loss of a shutdown corner in Gonzalez during Sunday's Week 1 loss to the Raiders, as Vegas QB Geno Smith threw for 362 passing yards and had nine plays that went for 20-plus yards."
Christian Gonzalez was ruled out of Wednesday's practice with a lingering hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined since July 28. The injury was initially considered minor but has prevented Gonzalez from practicing for six weeks. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Gonzalez is improving and working hard in meetings but is not expected on the practice field Wednesday. Even with a late practice return, clearance for Sunday’s game remains uncertain. Gonzalez's possible absence further weakens a Patriots secondary that struggled in Week 1, when Geno Smith threw for 362 yards and multiple big plays.
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