Christian Gonzalez Continues to Miss Practice for Patriots

Christian Gonzalez, a cornerback for the New England Patriots, did not participate in practice on Tuesday or in the preseason opener on Thursday, and he will also be absent on Saturday.

Head coach Mike Vrabel indicated that Gonzalez is not yet ready to return, citing an undisclosed injury as the reason for his continued absence. While Gonzalez had been active in practice throughout the summer while seeking a contract extension, the coach has not linked his absence to contract negotiations.

Additionally, Vrabel announced that offensive lineman Ben Brown will be out for the remainder of the preseason due to an injury sustained during Thursday's game.