The Patriots cornerback was on the field Wednesday for the media-access portion of practice, per videos from reporters who attended the session. CB Christian Gonzalez takes part in his first practice since injuring his hamstring July 28. pic.twitter.com/8gtxsYe0uV — Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 17, 2025Arguably the best player on the Patriots, Gonzalez had been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury early in training camp. Initial reporting indicated the third-year pro would be ready for Week 1, but Gonzalez wound up missing over a month of practice. It remains to be seen whether Gonzalez will play Sunday when the Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium.