"The excitement around the Patriots' defense was high going into the 2025 season, with the secondary being near the top of the list of groups with the most potential to become the best part of the roster. That was highlighted by Mike Vrabel's decision to sign cornerback Carlton Davis III to join Christian Gonzalez, a duo that has the potential to be the best 1-2 punch in the league."
"It looked like he would last week, since he finally got back onto the practice field, only for him to be unexpectedly ruled out a day before the Patriots faced the Steelers in Week 3. But there is some optimism that he will finally make his debut this week against the Panthers. Mike Vrabel said as much while meeting with reporters on Wednesday afternoon."
The Patriots entered 2025 with optimism about their secondary after pairing Christian Gonzalez with Carlton Davis III, creating high expectations for a top defensive unit. Injuries prevented Gonzalez and Davis from practicing together much, and Gonzalez suffered a hamstring injury on July 28 that kept him sidelined. Gonzalez briefly returned to practice last week but was ruled out a day before Week 3 against the Steelers. Head coach Mike Vrabel said he chose to give Gonzalez more time and plans to ramp him up this week, with optimism that Gonzalez will debut versus the Panthers.
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