Christian Gonzalez, the Patriots’ star cornerback who’s been sidelined for the last two games with a shoulder injury, just took a massive step towards getting back on the field this Sunday. He was upgraded to a full participant in Thursday’s practice, a huge turnaround after being listed as limited just the day before. Gonzalez himself had already said earlier this week that he expected to be ready to play against the Jets, and it looks like he is making good on that promise.
From Sidelines To Sunday Showdown?
This is a game-changer for the Patriots defense, especially facing a division rival. Gonzalez has been a key piece when healthy, and getting him back after missing two full games is exactly the kind of boost a team needs mid-season. His quick progression from limited to full participant shows he’s really pushing to be out there, and you know the coaching staff is going to be thrilled to have that kind of talent back in the mix. Sunday’s game against the Jets just got a whole lot tougher for the offense.
The Rest of the Pats’ Injury Report Is Rough, But There’s Still Hope
While Gonzalez’s news is definitely the highlight, the rest of the Patriots’ injury report is still pretty extensive. Defensive tackle Cory Durden didn’t participate in practice Thursday due to an illness. Cornerbacks Carlton Davis (neck) and Karon Prunty (hamstring) also missed their second consecutive day of practice. Plus, a long list of players remained limited, including receiver A.J. Brown (ankle), offensive tackle Marcus Bryant (ankle), safety Kevin Byard (chest), offensive tackle Will Campbell (knee), cornerback Channing Canada (hamstring), linebacker Christian Elliss (chest), running back TreVeyon Henderson (ankle), linebacker Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder), cornerback Marcus Jones (ankle), offensive tackle Morgan Moses (foot), cornerback Charles Woods (shoulder), and safety Craig Woodson (shoulder). On the brighter side, quarterback Drake Maye stayed a full participant despite a right shoulder issue, which is good news for their offense.
So, while the Patriots are still battling through some significant injuries, getting Christian Gonzalez back to full participation is a massive win heading into Sunday’s matchup. It shows a commitment to getting their best players on the field, and you know that energy is contagious. Get ready for a hard-hitting game this Sunday, because Gonzalez looks primed to make an impact.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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