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Patriots dodge defensive nightmare after major Christian Gonzalez injury update

Every Patriots fan has been holding their breath over the last 24 hours after hearing about superstar cornerback Christian Gonzalez exiting the first padded training camp practice early due to an apparent leg injury. Although there is still plenty of time before the season begins, concerns are at an all-time high. Losing perhaps their best defensive weapon was not what anyone wanted to hear.

No updates had been provided about Gonzalez's status or the severity of the injury until the team returned on Tuesday for their next summer practice.

Fortunately, it looks like they avoided utter disaster, according to NFL insider Jordan Schultz, who reported that the cornerback is said to have suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him sidelined for the time being.