Gonzalez (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The cornerback appeared on the injury report Friday with the hip issue, but it was never considered serious. The 2023 first-round pick has 46 tackles (39 solo) and six passes defensed, including an interception, this season.
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ACTIVELatest Christian Gonzalez news
Team
New England Patriots
Birthdate
6/28/2002 (22)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 205 lbs
Draft Info
2023: Rd 1; Pk (NE)
Birthplace
Carrollton, TX, USA
Position
CB
College
Oregon
Experience
2 seasons
Career History
New England Patriots
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
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TOT 4.1SACK 0.0SOLO 3.5AST 0.6INT 0.2TFL 0.1
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Full season projectionsTOT 56.7SACK 3.4SOLO 41.6AST 15.1
Gonzalez (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The cornerback appeared on the injury report Friday with the hip issue, but it was never considered serious. The 2023 first-round pick has 46 tackles (39 solo) and six passes defensed, including an interception, this season.
Gonzalez (hip) is listed as questionable but is considered likely to play in Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. Gonzalez didn't appear on the Patriots' Week 12 injury report until he was added Friday due to the hip issue, which limited his participation in Friday's session. The hip injury apparently isn't viewed as a big concern, and if Gonzalez is active for the contest as expected, he likely won't face any restrictions with his snap count. The second-year player is beginning to build a reputation as one of the top cover corners in the league, and his availability for Sunday will be vital as the Patriots look to slow down standout Dolphins receiver Tyreek Hill.
Gonzalez (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins. The second-year pro from Oregon popped up on the Patriots' injury report Friday as a limited participant due to a calf injury, putting his Week 12 status in doubt. Gonzalez's potential absence could significantly impact a Patriots defense that may already be without both of its top safeties, Marte Mapu (neck) and Kyle Dugger (ankle). If Gonzalez is unable to play through the issue Sunday, expect Alex Austin to see increased work as one of New England's top outsider corners.
Gonzalez recorded six tackles (six solo) and two pass breakups, including one interception, in the Patriots' loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Gonzalez picked off Tyler Huntley on a pass intended for Odell Beckham in the first quarter. It was Gonzalez's first interception of the season and the second of his career after he appeared in just four games as a 2023 first-round rookie. On the season, Gonzalez has 23 tackles (21 solo) and three pass breakups, including the one interception, through five contests.
Gonzalez (shoulder) practiced during OTAs on Monday, Mike Dussault of the Patriots' official site reports. Gonzalez suffered a season-ending torn labrum Week 4 against the Cowboys last season and was originally uncertain for OTAs. However, the second-year-pro appeared to be a full participant according to Dussault, which is good news for New England's secondary.
Gonzalez (shoulder) said Tuesday he feels "healthy" but is unsure how much he'll participate in OTAs, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports. Gonzalez, a 2023 first-round pick, had a strong start to his career before suffering a season-ending right torn labrum in just Week 4. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Gonzalez is still rehabbing and focusing on strengthening his shoulder, so it sounds like he may be a limited participant at best when OTAs kick off May 20. Barring any setbacks, there are no concerns about Gonzalez gaining full medical clearance in advance of the 2024 regular season, and returning to a starting role at cornerback.