FOXBORO — Christian Gonzalez doubtless received’t return to Patriots coaching camp till subsequent week on the earliest.
Talking earlier than Wednesday’s observe, head coach Mike Vrabel mentioned he had “no updates” on the star cornerback however anticipated him to stay sidelined for the remainder of the week.
“I imply, I wouldn’t count on him right here this week,” Vrabel mentioned. “And similar to everyone else, I do know he’s working extraordinarily arduous to get again and concentrate on what he can do versus what he can’t. However I wouldn’t count on to see him this week.”
Gonzalez suffered an apparent leg injury Monday whereas overlaying broad receiver Stefon Diggs through the Patriots’ first absolutely padded observe of coaching camp. The second-team All-Professional didn’t take part within the Patriots’ subsequent two practices, although he did make a brief appearance close to the tip of Tuesday’s session, carrying exercise garments and a sleeve over his left leg.
The Patriots’ different projected beginning cornerback, Carlton Davis, has but to completely take part in a observe since camp started. The character and severity of Davis’ damage had been unclear as of Wednesday. Earlier than one observe final week, Vrabel mentioned the offseason signing could be sidelined for a “upkeep day.”
Davis may very well be seen using a stationary bike with a helmet and jersey on throughout one stretch of Wednesday’s observe. Vrabel mentioned in his pre-practice information convention that the workforce plans to handle the workloads of a number of veteran gamers this summer season.
“There’s a plan,” the top coach mentioned. “I imply, I feel it’s simply ensuring that he’s able to go. It’s an extended season, veteran participant. There’ll be guys which have totally different plans, like I mentioned, whether or not that be Morgan (Moses) or perhaps Harold (Landry) at present. Actually simply attempting to place this factor all collectively and guarantee that everyone that should get to work for analysis functions, numerous totally different causes. Generally it’s health-related, but in addition, I really feel like Harold received’t be on the market or Morgan might come out for particular person or some gamers might come out for workforce. Attempt to simply give everyone what they want for the season.”
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