Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez is not practicing Monday, and coach Mike Vrabel did not provide a timetable for his return, according to CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones .
"I think [what's] good for us and for Christian and the team is try not to be frustrated," Vrabel said . "Obviously those things happen, and it's how we respond to them. It's how hard we work to get back, the communication, all the things that he's doing."
Vrabel also clarified that no one is frustrated with Gonzalez, but given his experience as a player and coach, he understands how frustrated Gonzalez must be as his availability remains unclear for the season opener.
Gonzalez, the 17th overall pick in 2023, played in just four games as a rookie after tearing his labrum. He started 16 games la