Overview

• New England declared the cornerback active Sunday following a pregame evaluation in New Orleans.
• He was limited on Thursday and Friday and entered the day with a questionable designation.
• Head coach Mike Vrabel said the team would monitor his hamstring and play him only if he felt good and confident.
• Gonzalez missed the first three games with a training camp hamstring strain before strong performances in Weeks 4 and 5.
• Undrafted receiver Efton Chism III is active for his NFL debut, and starting safety Jaylinn Hawkins is out with a hamstring injury.