As the Patriots were preparing for their Week 1 matchup with the Dolphins on Sunday, a game that is widely being considered a must-win showdown to keep their season on track, they faced the unfortunate circumstances of dealing with more injured players whose absence could make a significant negative impact on their chances to walk out with a win.
One of those players is cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who hasn't practiced with the team since July 28, when he injured his hamstring. It's a massive blow to their secondary, especially after how they fared last week against a much less talented Raiders team.