Overview
- Head coach Mike Vrabel confirmed Monday that the Pro Bowl cornerback is in the NFL concussion protocol with no set timetable.
- Gonzalez exited early in the fourth quarter after a pass breakup covering Quentin Johnston; he was first listed as questionable, then ruled out.
- Before leaving, he surrendered no catches on five targets and recorded two pass breakups, according to Next Gen Stats.
- New England hosts Houston in Sunday’s divisional round, and Wednesday’s practice participation is viewed as an early indicator of his availability.
- Charles Woods replaced Gonzalez in the secondary after the injury, while Gonzalez later told reporters he felt "fine" but could not speak under policy.