"The 2025 season began with the Patriots having a more questionable defense than most imagined, with the biggest proponent of that being cornerback Christian Gonzalez's absence. He suffered an injury at practice on July 28 and hasn't returned since, with rumors suggesting he dealt with a setback during his recovery from the initial hamstring injury. Mike Vrabel hasn't had much to say about his return to the field except implying there is a chance that he could be back sooner rather than later."
"During his weekly appearance on WEEI's "The Greg Hill Show," Vrabel was quickly asked about whether Gonzalez could return this week, as the cornerbacks continue to struggle in his absence, but the head coach provided a short answer that doesn't clarify much. While it's certainly good to hear that there is a possibility we will see the Pro Bowler make his debut this week, Vrabel's answer doesn't exactly provide a whole lot of confidence that the chance is high."
Christian Gonzalez suffered a hamstring injury at practice on July 28 and has not returned, amid reports of a setback during recovery. His prolonged absence has left the Patriots' secondary noticeably weakened and prompted questions about depth at cornerback. The team released training camp standout D.J. James unexpectedly, fueling speculation that Gonzalez was nearing a return, but Gonzalez still remains out. Head coach Mike Vrabel has given limited updates, suggesting a possibility of an earlier return while withholding firm timelines. If Gonzalez practices, the Patriots may still choose to hold him out of the next game.
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