Now that roster cuts are over and the Patriots can once again focus on their Week 1 matchup with the Raiders, they returned to the practice fields on Thursday to prepare, alongside some of their newest teammates. The start of the regular season is just one week away, with the Patriots set to host their Week 1 opener on September 7, so practice attendance is crucial at this point.
That's what made the ongoing absence of cornerback Christian Gonzalez even more alarming, as reporters claimed he was still sidelined nearly a month after first dealing with an injury in practice.