What happened: The cornerback remained sidelined as New England moved deeper into its Week 4 preparation. Keeping him off the field another day extends one of the team's biggest late-week availability questions.

Why it matters: The Patriots entered the week at 1-2, so any disruption in the secondary matters as they try to steady an uneven start. It also comes weeks after Christian Gonzalez reached a new deal with New England, putting extra focus on the status of a core defender.

What to watch: The next injury report will show whether Gonzalez gets back on the field before game day or carries the designation into the weekend. That update will shape how much New England needs to adjust in the secondary.