ESPN's Mike Reiss provided the explanation for what happened: "CB Christian Gonzalez has departed practice and has headed to the athletic training shed under his own power after covering WR Stefon Diggs on a crossing route in an early snap of 11-on-11 drills. Appeared to be something related to his leg."

The New England Patriots shared the first image of Christian Gonzalez lining up against Stefon Diggs at training camp.

New England Patriots Stefon Diggs had some words for working with Drake Maye. While Diggs may have only been on the team since he signed a three-year contract in late March 2025, the Patriots receiver said to NBC Sports Boston he had much to cultivate and teach with the 22-year-old quarterback.