The New England Patriots will have star cornerback Christian Gonzalez back on Sunday for the team's Week 4 matchup with the Carolina Panthers at Gillette Stadium. Gonzalez is active and ready to go after he missed the first three games of the season with a hamstring injury, which will make the New England defense whole for the first time this season.

Gonzalez suffered the injury back on July 28 in New England's first padded practice of training camp. His recovery went slower than expected and he didn't return to the practice field until the Wednesday of Week 3. Gonzalez said earlier this week that he felt he could have played last Sunday, but head coach Mike Vrabel decided he needed another week before making his return.

The return of the All Pro corner should provide a big boost for a N

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