The first padded practice of this training camp was an unexpectedly eventful one, as cornerback Christian Gonzalez left the field early after suffering an apparent lower body injury. With Carlton Davis already out, the Patriots’ cornerback depth took an early hit.

Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez did not take the practice field behind Gillette Stadium on Tuesday, one day after he left training camp with an apparent leg injury.

FOXBOROUGH - Christian Gonzalez is dealing with a left hamstring injury, a source confirmed to MassLive. As for a timeline for the star’s return, that’s up in the air at this stage. The Patriots are going to take it ‘day by day’ with their top corner, per source.