After losing 13-20 to the Raiders in Week One, Mike Vrabel’s Patriots aimed to bounce back . However, the road got rockier. Instead of a clear path forward, they now face another setback. Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez won’t suit up for a second straight week. His hamstring injury is still nagging.

Gonzalez, who earned a second-team All-Pro nod in 2024, hasn’t been near the practice field since getting hurt on July 28. That’s over a month of sitting out. On top of that, Vrabel announced that defensive end Keion White won’t play on Sunday either. White’s been sidelined all week due to illness. So far, the practice field has remained out of bounds for him.

Just last week, Keion White played 29 snaps and racked up two tackles against the Raiders. But now, his status remains m

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