Patriots lack four cornerbacks ahead of Week 5 matchup with Raiders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 5:32 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
The New England Patriots face a significant challenge in their Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders, set for Sunday. The team will be without four cornerbacks, including both starting cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis, as well as backup Channing Canada and Karon Prunty. This injury situation marks a critical test of the team's depth at the cornerback position. Head coach Mike Vrabel provided updates on the roster ahead of the game, indicating that adjustments will need to be made in the secondary.
- •Patriots down both starting cornerbacks for Week 5 against Raiders
- •Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis among the injured players
- •Channing Canada and Karon Prunty also unavailable due to injury
- •Game scheduled for Sunday in New England
- •Team depth at cornerback will be tested significantly
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots down 4 cornerbacks including both starters Week 5 vs Raiders
"The Patriots will be without four cornerbacks including both starters when they face the Raiders Sunday in New England.
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