Patriots coach provides injury updates on Christian Gonzalez, Christian Barmore
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel updated the media on cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore ahead of their Week 5 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Gonzalez is not expected to return to practice, while Barmore is seen as a limited participant. Both missed the prior game against the Buffalo Bills, raising concerns about missing key defensive players again. The team will have two more practices this week to prepare for the Raiders.
- •Gonzalez missed last week's game against the Bills.
- •Barmore participated in practice but was limited.
- •Vrabel is hopeful for Barmore's return to full activity.
- •Patriots have two more practice sessions before facing the Raiders.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots share injury updates on Christian Gonzalez, Christian Barmore
"The initial Week 5 injury statuses of Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore were revealed on Wednesday.
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