Christian Gonzalez absent from Patriots practice, cited as physically unavailable
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 3:41 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez did not practice this week and missed Thursday's game against the Colts. He previously fell hard during a drill, contributing to his physical unavailability. Head coach Mike Vrabel stated that Gonzalez’s absence was not unique, as other players were also receiving treatment. Concerns about Gonzalez's status may grow, especially as he seeks a contract extension.
- •Christian Gonzalez missed practice and Thursday's game against the Colts.
- •His absence marks the first time he missed practice this summer.
- •Gonzalez fell hard during a recent practice drill.
- •Vrabel noted other players were also physically unavailable.
- •An update on Gonzalez's status is expected in the coming days.
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots' Christian Gonzalez continues to work way back from practice injury amid extension talks
- 12:39 PMNBCSports.com — Mike Vrabel: Christian Gonzalez was "physically unavailable" for practice this week - NBC Sports
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel: Christian Gonzalez was "physically unavailable" for practice this week
"New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was again held out of practice on Saturday as he continues to recover from an injury he sustained in a workout last week. Coach Mike Vrabel didn’t reveal what the injury was that also kept the star cornerback out of uniform for Thursday's preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Vrabel said everyone involved is on the same page.
"Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez joined the rest of the team's starters in not playing against the Colts on Thursday night and he didn't take part in a joint practice on Tuesday either.
"Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez joined the rest of the team's starters in not playing against the Colts on Thursday night and he didn't take part in a joint practice on Tuesday either.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 3:41 PMPatriots' Christian Gonzalez continues to work way back from practice injury amid extension talks
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was again held out of practice on Saturday as he continues to recover from an injury he sustained in a workout last week. Coach Mike Vrabel didn’t reveal what the injury was that also kept the star cornerback out of uniform for Thursday's preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts. Vrabel said everyone involved is on the same page.
- NBCSports.comAug 14, 2026, 12:39 PMMike Vrabel: Christian Gonzalez was "physically unavailable" for practice this week - NBC Sports
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez joined the rest of the team's starters in not playing against the Colts on Thursday night and he didn't take part in a joint practice on Tuesday either.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:09 PMMike Vrabel: Christian Gonzalez was "physically unavailable" for practice this week
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez joined the rest of the team's starters in not playing against the Colts on Thursday night and he didn't take part in a joint practice on Tuesday either.
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