The writing is on the wall that the Patriots won’t have their top corner Christian Gonzalez on the field when New England opens the 2025 season Sunday afternoon against the Raiders.
But, could the Patriots also take to the field at Gillette Stadium without their starting left tackle?
New England released its latest injury report on Thursday evening, with rookie Will Campbell tabbed as a limited participant due to an ankle injury.
Gonzalez — who has not practiced since suffering a hamstring injury on July 28 — was the lone Patriots player who did not take part in Thursday’s practice, while defensive tackle Christian Barmore joined Campbell as a limited participant.