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Patriots vs. Bills Friday injury report: Christian Gonzalez, Christian Barmore out for Week 4

Shoulder injuries will keep the New England Patriots shorthanded in Orchard Park. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore have been ruled out for the AFC East opener versus the unbeaten Buffalo Bills, as Mike Vrabel announced during his…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 6:19 PM
Patriots vs. Bills Friday injury report: Christian Gonzalez, Christian Barmore out for Week 4
Key Things to Know
  • Patriots defensive starters Christian Gonzalez and Christian Barmore are ruled out for Week 4 with shoulder injuries.
  • Both players missed three consecutive practices leading up to Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills.
  • Bills head coach Joe Brady announced defensive tackle T.J. Sanders is doubtful following an appendectomy.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday that cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore are ruled out for Week 4 against the Buffalo Bills. Both starters missed three consecutive practices due to shoulder injuries sustained during last Sunday's loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

For the unbeaten Bills, head coach Joe Brady listed defensive tackle T.J. Sanders as doubtful following an appendectomy. Buffalo also designated running back Ray Davis and cornerback Christian Benford as questionable heading into Sunday's AFC East matchup at Highmark Stadium.

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