
Gonzalez Enters NFL Concussion Protocol After Playoff Head Injury
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez left the divisional-round win over the Chargers with a head injury and was placed in the NFL concussion protocol. He will be evaluated by both the Patriots medical staff and an independent neuro consultant, and must pass the league’s five-phase return-to-play process before returning. There’s no fixed timeline for clearance, with possibilities ranging from a swift return to missing upcoming games, and a history of a prior concussion noted in his medical history.













