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PatriotsChristian Gonzalez Expected to Practice as TexansNico Collins Listed Questionable Before Divisional Game

Practice participation signals Gonzalez’s advancement through the concussion protocol toward potential clearance.

Overview

  • Head coach Mike Vrabel said he anticipates cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who is in concussion protocol, being on the practice field Wednesday.
  • Gonzalez left the Wild Card win over the Chargers with a head injury, and returning to practice would indicate progression into the football-specific stages of the NFL’s protocol.
  • Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is in concussion protocol and officially questionable for Sunday after exiting the Steelers game with a head injury.
  • Collins did not practice Wednesday morning, leaving his status uncertain for the divisional matchup in Foxborough.
  • If Gonzalez is cleared, he could be tasked with covering Christian Kirk, while final availability for both players depends on team medical approval after midweek work.