The Patriots’ defense will be without one of its top cornerbacks for a second straight week to begin the 2025 season.
Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) along with defensive end Keion White (illness) were both ruled out of Sunday’s Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins, per New England’s injury report released Friday afternoon.
Gonzalez did not play Week 1 versus the Las Vegas Raiders, a game that resulted in a 20-13 Patriots loss. The 23-year-old suffered the hamstring injury during training camp in late July, and has not practiced since July 28.
Head coach Mike Vrabel did not provide an update on Gonzalez’s recovery while speaking with the media Friday.