Brown, Gonzalez return to Patriots practice Wednesday

Gonzalez says shoulder good after two-game absence

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

A.J. Brown … Christian Gonzalez — a significant day of returns at Patriots practice. https://t.co/rJf16W00Cu Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: A.J. Brown and Christian Gonzalez practiced with the New England Patriots on Wednesday. Gonzalez said his shoulder feels good and he is ready for Sunday. He missed the previous two games with the injury.

Why it matters: Gonzalez starts on the New England perimeter after a 69-tackle 2025 season. Brown's participation restores depth to the receiver rotation entering Sunday.

By the numbers: Gonzalez recorded 69 tackles in 14 games in the 2025 season. He missed two games with a shoulder injury before returning Wednesday.

What to watch: Watch the final injury report for game-day designations. Sunday's availability will confirm whether both return to full roles.

Sources

@MikeReiss 2026-10-14T18:41:50.619768+00:00

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