The 1-2 Patriots could be getting some major defensive help in Sunday’s contest against the Carolina Panthers.

Cornerback Christian Gonzalez (hamstring) is questionable to play in Week 4, the team announced Friday.

The 23-year-old defender returned to practice last week leading up to Week 3’s Pittsburgh Steelers game, but head coach Mike Vrabel opted to keep him sidelined last Sunday.

Gonzalez has been a limited participant in practice each day since returning to the field on Sept. 17 as he ramps up to make his 2025 season debut.

The star cornerback suffered the ailment on July 28 and did not practice for nearly two months. After a lengthy recovery time, it seems like Gonzalez’s chances of suiting up versus the Panthers are high.

Vrabel was asked by reporters on Friday how Gonzalez

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