Christian Gonzalez

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.

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said he expects Christian Gonzalez to practice on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez remains in the concussion protocol, but any sort of participation in practice to begin the week is a positive sign nonetheless. His status will need to continue to be monitored the next couple of days in practice.