When it happened during practice, and Gonzalez gingerly made his way off the field, a timeline for a return for the Patriots All-Pro corner was considered “up in the air,” according to a source. With the season opener now less than two weeks away, and little sign of Gonzalez returning to practice, there’s some concern.

He’s working hard to get healthy, and I think that’s what I try to remind (media) all the time: that’ll be my stance on injuries,” Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said before practice. “That I’m confident that the player is working hard and that they’re doing what they’re asked to do,

Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer says that turning the New England Patriots into Super Bowl contenders won't happen overnight.