Patriots' Christian Gonzalez Injury Status Revealed

The New England Patriots top defensive back has become one of the league’s most proficient lockdown cornerbacks.

Jun 10, 2025; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) jogs to the sideline during minicamp held in the WIN Field House at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images | Eric Canha-Imagn Images

FOXBOROUGH, MA. — New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has apparently escaped serious injury, while allowing Pats Nation to breathe a collective sigh of relief.

Gonzalez, per NFL Insider Jordan Schultz, “suffered a hamstring injury during Monday’s practice that will sideline him for a bit.” Schultz further reported that he was told “it will not impact his [Gonzalez’s] Week 1 availability.”

Just two plays into 11-on-11 drills, Gonzalez was forced to leave practice due to an apparent leg injury.

Gonzalez was attempting to cover receiver Stefon Diggs on a crossing route when he began favoring his left leg. He walked carefully, under his own power, to the medical shed adjacent to the practice fields where he was attended to by members of the Patriots’ training staff, and did not return to practice after his departure. Gonzalez was absent from Tuesday’s practice.

After being selected No. 17 overall by New England in 2023, the 6’1” 205-pound cornerback was off to a stellar start to his pro career — earning defensive rookie of the month honors for September. Unfortunately, his rookie campaign was cut short after jamming his shoulder in a tackle attempt. He ultimately suffered a torn shoulder labrum, for which he underwent offseason surgery to repair. Gonzalez’s injury history likely played a role in his choosing to incorporate Pilates into his conditioning program this season.

Despite his injury, Gonzalez returned to the field in 2024 determined to emerge as one of the league’s top defensive backs. He finished the season with 59 combined tackles (50 solo), 11 pass breakups, two interceptions, one fumble recovery, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts. He received an overall grade of 76.0 from Pro Football Focus, which ranked at number 21 of 222 qualifying cornerbacks. For his efforts, Gonzalez earned second-team All-Pro honors in essentially his first full season on the NFL.

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