FOXBOROUGH – After 51 days, Christian Gonzalez is finally back.

The Patriots ’ top cornerback will return to practice on Wednesday, marking his first practice since suffering a hamstring injury in training camp on July 28 . After the injury, Gonzalez missed every day of camp, all three preseason games, and the first two weeks of the regular season.

“I would expect him to do some stuff at practice,” Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday when asked about Gonzalez.

When asked if it’s possible he could play on Sunday, the Patriots coach said, “Sure.”

Gonzalez’s return comes after the Patriots’ defense has been burned for several big plays over the first two games. Alex Austin has stepped up in his absence. Last week in Miami, the backup cornerback had his hands full against Jaylen Waddle and

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