Christian Gonzalez, Keion White don’t practice all week for Patriots

FOXBORO Don t expect to see Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez on the field Sunday against the Dolphins Gonzalez didn t practice all week and hasn t been on the field since late July when he injured his hamstring Gonzalez and defensive end Keion White were the lone players absent from Friday s practice the final session of the week before the Patriots leave for Miami on Saturday Related Articles Callahan It s too early to panic about the Patriots and more Week thoughts Patriots-Dolphins injury assessment Harold Landry Morgan Moses return Thursday Patriots coaches taking collaborative approach without defensive coordinator Ex-Patriots O-lineman giving Dolphins tips and pointers before Sunday Patriots receive good news at Week practice ahead of Dolphins battle White has been absent all week with an illness It would also be surprising to see him on the field Sunday though we ll learn more from head coach Mike Vrabel on Friday afternoon Alex Austin is set to fill in for Gonzalez opposite Carlton Davis III Anfernee Jennings and Elijah Ponder could take on greater roles if White can t play White served as a rotational pass rusher behind Harold Landry III and K Lavon Chaisson in Sunday s loss to the Raiders