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Patriots’ Christian Gonzalez Clears Concussion Protocol After Late Head Injury vs. Falcons

The cornerback expects to be available following a fourth-quarter exit on a 40-yard catch by Drake London.

Overview

  • Gonzalez left in the final minutes with an announced head injury and did not return.
  • He said postgame he entered and cleared the NFL concussion protocol.
  • He added he was prepared to go back in if New England's offense hadn't run out the clock.
  • In primary matchups, he allowed three catches for 67 yards to London and logged two pass breakups, including a fourth-down stop.
  • London finished with nine receptions for 119 yards and three touchdowns, with the 40-yarder preceding Gonzalez’s exit.