The New England Patriots teased a possible Christian Gonzalez return following Wednesday practice. Gonzalez is dealing with a right shoulder NFL Injury from the Jacksonville Jaguars game. Now the franchise received an encouraging week six update on his status before facing the New York Jets.

The Pats revealed that their star cornerback became a full participant in practice, unveiled Thursday afternoon. That puts him on track to return to coach Mike Vrabel and the Patriots defense.

That hands NE a chance to claim at least a share of the AFC East lead by beating the Jets, and watching the Buffalo Bills lose to the Las Vegas Raiders. Plus having a healthier Gonzalez hands Vrabel more luxury to disguise his coverages.

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