New England Patriots cornerback and former Oregon Duck Christian Gonzalez will miss practice this week after leaving the field on Monday with an undisclosed injury.

Patriots star defensive back Christian Gonzalez won’t see the practice field at Gillette Stadium until at least early August as he recovers from a hamstring injury. Coach Mike Vrabel said on Wednesday that he doesn’t expect Gonzalez to be on the field for the rest of the week.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel commented on Christian Gonzalez's injury status and the projected recovery time.