Christian Gonzalez Misses Practice with Patriots

The New England Patriots held a joint practice with the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday, but cornerback Christian Gonzalez was not present.

Gonzalez's absence has not been officially explained by the team. Reports suggest he may have missed the session due to a hard landing during a drill on Monday or ongoing contract negotiations with the Patriots.

While Gonzalez did not hold out during training camp, the intensity of the joint practice may have influenced his decision to sit out. Patriots owner Robert Kraft previously mentioned that the team had offered Gonzalez a contract to become the highest-paid cornerback in the league, but there have been no recent updates on the negotiations. Additionally, the Patriots secured a two-year extension with tight end Hunter Henry on Monday.