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Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez missed another game despite returning to practice.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson was benched after fumbling twice against the Steelers.

Former Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers expressed no hard feelings toward his old team after the Steelers' win.

FOXBORO – There was some hope that New England Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez could make his season debut on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers, but instead, he was sidelined for yet another week.

The Patriots ruled Gonzalez out on Sunday, even after he returned to practice on Wednesday for the first time since July 28. He was also on the field for Thursday and Friday's sessions.

In his absence, the team has relied on Alex Austin and Charles Woods

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