Christian Gonzalez returns to Patriots practice on Monday
The star cornerback has made his return to the Patriots’ practice fields.
On Monday, the New England Patriots returned to their practice sessions at Gillette Stadium, with cornerback Christian Gonzalez rejoining the team following a two-week injury absence. The 24-year-old missed seven practices and both preseason games, last seen at practice on August 10. During his absence, speculation arose whether contract negotiations influenced his time off, but head coach Mike Vrabel emphasized that Gonzalez was not on the field for physical reasons.
Despite this, Vrabel hinted at a return being imminent, stating that Gonzalez was working to overcome his return-to-play challenges. Vrabel also avoided discussing Gonzalez's readiness for the regular season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, instead focusing on ensuring each player was adequately prepared for the upcoming game.
The first-round 2023 draft pick, Gonzalez has been one of the NFL's top cornerbacks, leading to the Patriots exercising the fifth-year option in his rookie contract earlier this offseason.
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