{"id":105612,"date":"2025-10-10T09:10:53","date_gmt":"2025-10-10T09:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=105612"},"modified":"2025-10-10T09:10:53","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T09:10:53","slug":"patriots-hit-with-another-setback-star-cornerback-christian-gonzalez-suffers-a-hamstring-injury-raising-major-concerns-for-new-englands-defense-and-adding-to-the-teams-growing-list-o","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=105612","title":{"rendered":"PATRIOTS HIT WITH ANOTHER SETBACK Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez suffers a hamstring injury raising major concerns for New England\u2019s defense and adding to the team\u2019s growing list of woes..ll"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.deadspin.com\/tr:w-900\/27257333.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.deadspin.com\/tr:w-900\/27257333.jpg\" alt=\"Deadspin | Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez injures hamstring\" \/>Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid (86) makes a catch against New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez (0) during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"section-1\">New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was added to the team&#8217;s injury report on Thursday due to a hamstring injury.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"section-2\">He was listed as a limited practice participant on Thursday.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"section-3\">Gonzalez missed the first three weeks of the season with a hamstring injury. It wasn&#8217;t immediately known if the current issue involves the same hamstring.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"section-4\">Gonzalez, 23, has made nine tackles in two games since returning. The Patriots (3-2) won both games.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<section id=\"section-5\">The third-year pro has 85 tackles and three interceptions in 22 NFL games.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"section-6\">Safety Jaylinn Hawkins (hamstring), linebacker Anfernee Jennings (ankle) and defensive end Keion White (elbow) missed Thursday&#8217;s practice on the defensive side.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"section-7\">New England hasn&#8217;t made a splashy move since losing running back Antonio Gibson (ACL) for the season during Sunday&#8217;s 23-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"section-8\">Patriots coach Mike Vrabel hinted that Terrell Jennings might be elevated from the practice squad for Sunday&#8217;s game against the New Orleans Saints. Jennings, 24, played college football at Florida A&amp;M.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"section-9\">&#8220;I think he&#8217;s a great teammate,&#8221; head coach Mike Vrabel said Wednesday when asked about Jennings. &#8220;I think he cares about the team. He&#8217;s able to play on special teams. He&#8217;s able to play on a fourth down. He&#8217;s got a toughness to him. 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