Will New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez suit up and play in the team's preseason opener against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday?
The team has not officially confirmed his status for the game, but the belief is that the Patriots will be resting most of their starters for Week 1 of the preseason. It's also worth noting that Gonzalez was absent for the team's joint training camp practice with the Colts on Tuesday.
There has been no explanation for his absence. Some have wondered if it was contract-related, and ESPN's Mike Reiss questioned whether it might be an injury that happened at the end of Monday's practice.
Gonzalez is currently engaged in contract negotiations with the Patriots, and the two sides are hoping to hammer out a long-term deal at some point. So far, they have yet to agree on a new deal, and it has created significant uncertainty around Gonzalez's status with the team.
The good news is that he has been a full participant in training camp up until this point. Does this signal a more significant shift in mentality, or is it a blip on the radar?
It will be interesting to see what Gonzalez's status is when the team resumes practice after Thursday's preseason game.
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