Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez did not take the practice field behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, but appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving Monday's practice.

The Patriots added to their secondary this offseason by signing former Detroit Lions defensive back Carlton Davis III, but he too has missed time this summer due to injury. The absence of their top two corners has forced the likes of Alex Austin, Marcus Jones, and Marcellas Dial into prominent action on New England's top defense.

With Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis both injured, the Patriots got a long look at some of their less heralded cornerbacks in Tuesday’s practice.