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Patriots Lose Reserve CB for Week 1

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots' depth at cornerback continues to be tested heading into their 2025 NFL regular-season opener.

With second team All-Pro Christian Gonzalez already having been ruled out for Sunday’s Week 1 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium, the Pats confirmed on Saturday that newly-acquired defensive back Charles Woods has been downgraded to “out” due to a groin injury.

Woods was initially listed byt the Patriots on Wedneday’s injury report as a limited participant. He was upgraded to full participation for Thursday and Friday, yet remained “questionable” until Saturday’s official ruling.