Christian Gonzalez

Christian Gonzlez had his fifth-year option picked up by the Patriots on Tuesday which will keep the star cornerback in New England through the 2027 season.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez has become one of the league's best corners and helped the Patriots get back to the Super Bowl in just his third season. Gonzalez has started 30 games over the past two seasons, earning All-Pro honors in 2024 and a Pro Bowl nod last season. He has totaled 128 tackles, two interceptions, and 21 pass breakups over the last two seasons. Gonzalez added 19 stops, seven pass breakups, and a pick during the Patriots' run to the Super Bowl last season. Gonzalez, who won't turn 24 until June, should be one of the game's best in the secondary for years to come.

The Patriots will exercise Christian Gonzalez’s fifth-year option, while working out a long-term deal.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez has turned himself into one of the top corner backs since he entered the NFL. There will likely be an extension worked out later in the offseason.

Christian Gonzalez is off the injury report for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Texans.

Fantasy Impact

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel had said Gonzalez would be questionable, but he is officially off the injury report. He'll be a full-go on Sunday after clearing concussion protocol.

Christian Gonzalez is listed as questionable for Sunday's Divisional Round game against the Texans.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez was able to finish the week practicing without a non-contact jersey. He appears to be trending towards clearing concussion protocol by Sunday.

Christian Gonzalez was no longer in a non-contact jersey at practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez appears to be continuing to progress his way through the concussion protocol. His status will need to continue to be monitored through Friday.