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Patriots' Christian Gonzalez Enters Concussion Protocol After Wild-Card Win

New England will gauge his divisional-round availability through this week’s protocol steps, with Wednesday’s practice viewed as an early indicator.

Overview

  • Head coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that Gonzalez is in the NFL concussion protocol and offered no timetable for clearance.
  • Gonzalez left in the fourth quarter after a collision with Chargers receiver Quentin Johnston, was listed as questionable, then ruled out.
  • In the locker room postgame, Gonzalez told reporters he felt “fine” but did not speak further under concussion-related media rules.
  • Before exiting, the Pro Bowl cornerback allowed no completions on five targets and recorded two pass breakups, per Next Gen Stats.
  • Charles Woods logged 23 snaps in relief as Carlton Davis briefly dealt with a toe issue, and the Patriots await Sunday’s opponent between Houston and Pittsburgh.