Mike Vrabel: Christian Gonzalez was "physically unavailable" for practice this week
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Key Points:
- Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez missed practice on Tuesday and did not play in Thursday's game against the Colts, marking his first missed practice of the summer.
- Gonzalez's absence followed a hard fall during a practice drill and coincided with ongoing contract extension negotiations, prompting speculation about his availability.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel clarified that Gonzalez was physically unavailable, grouping him with other players who were also receiving treatment and following individualized plans.
- The Patriots plan to update Gonzalez's practice status in the coming days, with any extended absence likely to raise further questions about his physical condition.
