Might Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez be inching closer to a return? That's one way to read New England's latest roster move.

The Patriots are waiving depth cornerback D.J. James , according to a report from NFL Media's Tom Pelissero on Tuesday.

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James, who impressed during the early portion of Patriots training camp, was one of five cornerbacks to make New England's initial 53-man roster . He was one of four cornerbacks active for the season opener against the Raiders on Sunday with Gonzalez sidelined due to a lingering hamstring injury .

James played two defensive snaps with five snaps on special teams. He allowed one reception as he was the nearest defender when Raiders receiver Jakobi Meyers m

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