The New England Patriots are riding into Week 3 of the 2025 NFL season with momentum on their side. After beating the Miami Dolphins in Week 2, one of their top players, Christian Gonzalez , took a big step towards making a return to the field for the Pats.

Gonzalez hasn’t been practicing for New England since late July, as he suffered a hamstring injury during training camp. That led to him missing the first two games of the season, and the Patriots’ pass defense has struggled as a result.

On Wednesday, Gonzalez ended up returning to practice for the first time in nearly two months, indicating that he is making progress with his injury rehab. He may not play in Week 3, but he is finally trending in the right direction.

Everyone knows how important Gonzalez is to New England’s secon

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