Fresh off their first win of the Mike Vrabel era, the New England Patriots are looking to improve to 2-1 this coming weekend. Ahead of the team's Week 3 tilt versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, Vrabel and the defense received some good news. Per the head coach, star cornerback Christian Gonzalez will return to practice on Wednesday, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport via X, formerly Twitter.

“#Patriots star CB Christian Gonzalez, out since the preseason with a hamstring injury, is set to practice today, per coach Mike Vrabel,” reported Rapoport on Wednesday afternoon.

Getting their top cornerback back is a massive boon for the Patriots' defense. The unit has allowed 20 or more points in both of their 2025 matchups so far. While the offense was able to outscore the Miami Dolphins on

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