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Patriots' Christian Gonzalez working way back from practice injury amid extension talks

“Yes, absolutely. I think that’s the important thing. I’ve talked about his professionalism, everybody else’s. ... It was something that happened in practice,” Vrabel said. ”He’s where he’s supposed to be when he needs to be there. Treatment. Working with (director of sports performance) Frank (Piraino) and doing things. That’s my job to be on the same page with everybody here - players, coaches. And I’m confident that’s what they’re doing.”

Offensive lineman [Ben Brown](/players/ben-brown-2) is expected to be out for an extended period of time after leaving the preseason matchup with Indy with a leg injury.

Brown started the game at center before leaving in the second quarter. 

“Ben’s going to be a few weeks - 4 to 6. Eight, 10, 12 - even numbers. But it will probably be extensive throughout the preseason for sure,” Vrabel said.

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