Lost in the shuffle of a quarterback battle in New England is the fact that star cornerback still remains on the ' physically unable to perform list. Gilmore has been present throughout training camp for New England but has continued Eddie Robinson Jersey to rehab from offseason surgery that repaired a partially torn quad that forced him to land on IR to end the 2020 campaign.When asked about his status on Monday as the team prepares for its final week of the preseason, head coach Bill Belichick noted that the corner is still day-to-day."I know that Steph's been working extremely hard," said Belichick. "See him in here B.J. Upton Jersey all the time, and he's doing other things while we're practicing, so we don't really see him on the practice field, but you know, he's been doing everything he can do. The things he hasn't been able to do, he hasn't been able to do. I'd say it's day to day. We just keep trying to put days together and stack them together. When he's ready to be out there, then he'll be out there. If he's not ready to be out there, then he'll work on the things that he can work on to try to get ready to be out there. Michael Brantley Jersey We'll just take it day to day."In answering a follow-up about Gilmore, Belichick added: "Again, I know he's doing what he can. I know that we're doing what we can, and when he's ready, he's ready. If he's not ready, then I don't think him being out there is a smart decision for any of us. We're not going to do that, nor should we do that. So, we'll take it as it comes." It also should be highlighted that Gilmore has as he heads into the final year of his deal. Yan Gomes Jersey It's po sible that part of the reason why he's yet to come off PUP is that he's waiting for that situation to sort itself out.In any event, there's Tyler Naquin Jersey still plenty of time between now and the start of the regular season for Gilmore to not only return to full strength but also come to terms on a revised deal with New England. Who will be the Patriots' starting quarterback this season? Can unseat ? ! Plus, get insight from our resident Patriots insider, Tyler Sullivan. If you already have the CBS Sports app, make sure to pick the Patriots as your favorite team for up-to-the-minute news.