Mike Vrabel explains Christian Gonzalez's absence from practice
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 4:35 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel addressed the absence of cornerback Christian Gonzalez from joint training camp practice with the Indianapolis Colts on August 13. Vrabel clarified that Gonzalez's absence was due to an injury sustained during Monday's practice rather than a contract dispute. Despite ongoing negotiations, Gonzalez had been a full participant prior to the injury. The Patriots aim to have him back on the field for the upcoming season once he is deemed healthy.
- •Christian Gonzalez missed practice due to an injury, not a contract holdout.
- •Vrabel confirmed all healthy players participated in Tuesday's practice.
- •Gonzalez has been active throughout training camp until the injury.
- •Patriots are focused on securing a contract with Gonzalez soon.
- 6:37 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel gives injury update on Patriots star CB Christian Gonzalez
- 4:07 PMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel Clears Up Christian Gonzalez Situation At Patriots Camp
- 4:35 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel clears the air on Christian Gonzalez's absence
- 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel provides update on Christian Gonzalez’s recent absence
- 4:11 AMPats Pulpit — Mike Vrabel provides update on Christian Gonzalez’s recent absence - Pats Pulpit
- 12:47 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Vrabel reveals real reason Christian Gonzalez missed practice
"Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked if Christian Gonzalez's absence was injury-related or had to do with his ongoing contract discussions.
"Patriots coach Mike Vrabel broke his silence on star cornerback Christian Gonzalez's absence from the team's joint training camp practice.
"Mike Vrabel addressed Christian Gonzalez’s continued absence and made the Patriots’ stance on their star cornerback clear.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 6:37 PMMike Vrabel gives injury update on Patriots star CB Christian Gonzalez
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel commented on cornerback Christian Gonzalez's injury status on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 4:07 PMMike Vrabel Clears Up Christian Gonzalez Situation At Patriots Camp
Mike Vrabel addressed Christian Gonzalez’s continued absence and made the Patriots’ stance on their star cornerback clear.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:35 AMMike Vrabel clears the air on Christian Gonzalez's absence
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was asked if Christian Gonzalez's absence was injury-related or had to do with his ongoing contract discussions.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 4:11 AMMike Vrabel provides update on Christian Gonzalez’s recent absence
Gonzalez was not present for the preseason opener for a physical issue.
- Pats PulpitAug 14, 2026, 4:11 AMMike Vrabel provides update on Christian Gonzalez’s recent absence - Pats Pulpit
Gonzalez was not present for the preseason opener for a physical issue.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 12:47 AMMike Vrabel reveals real reason Christian Gonzalez missed practice
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel broke his silence on star cornerback Christian Gonzalez's absence from the team's joint training camp practice.
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