The Patriots will have to play Sunday's regular-season opener vs. the Raiders without star CB Christian Gonzalez (hamstring), the team announced in their final injury report on Friday.
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As arguably the best player on their roster, playing the regular-season opener without Gonzalez is a significant blow to the Patriots. The reigning second-team All-Pro honoree hasn't practiced since suffering a hamstring injury covering a pass route on July 28. Gonzalez was running across the field with WR Stefon Diggs in 11-on-11s early in camp when he pulled up, grabbing the back of his leg.