"I've dug around on this the last couple of weeks and what I found is, there wasn't a setback, which I think almost makes it worse. You know what I mean?If he misses this game, now we're at four weeks, which means he's not just behind schedule for where they thought he would be in July, he's behind schedule for where they thought he would be at the beginning of September."
"I think there's a natural piece to this that comes in the NFL when a player is on the edge of becoming very, very wealthy. Where there are natural questions that come up, 'Are you being careful? Are we being careful?' It's just sort of the price that the owners pay for the rules being the way they are. I think it would be silly not to look at that as at least something that would be in the back of everybody's mind."
Cornerback Christian Gonzalez returned to practice after nearly two months but was ruled out 24 hours before a game, delaying his 2025 season debut. The head coach indicated Gonzalez might be ready when the Patriots host the Panthers, yet the cornerback has now been sidelined for about four weeks. No documented setback in his recovery has been identified. Insider speculation has arisen about potential behind-the-scenes issues beyond medical reasons. Concerns include heightened team or ownership caution tied to Gonzalez's impending contract status and significant future earnings, which could influence decisions about his availability if the absence persists.
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