Christian Gonzalez broke his silence on his hamstring injury that has sidelined him since July and kept him from playing in the Patriots ’ first two games of the season.

“We’re just going day-by-day. Taking it a step at a time,” the All-Pro cornerback said on “ Good Morning Football ” on Tuesday. “Just being in the building, sitting in the meetings, doing what I can. It’s been stressful, but it’s all for a reason.”

It’s unclear if Gonzalez will play in Week 3 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, though coach Mike Vrabel said “ there’s a chance ” that happens.

The defense has certainly missed Gonzalez and has felt his absence through the team’s first two games.

Alex Austin has been filing in for Gonzalez, but the Miami Dolphins exposed him several times in New England’s Week 2 wi

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