New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez had preliminary contract extension talks with the Patriots at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, according to a source.

New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez was targeted in coverage 16 times in the AFC Divisional Round game against the Houston Texans, the most targets any defender has faced in a regular or postseason game this season. He allowed seven receptions for 58 yards, an average of just 3.6 yards per target.

New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 16-of-27 passes for 179 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the Houston Texans, advancing to face the Denver Broncos on the road in the AFC Championship Game Sunday, Jan. 25. RB Rhamondre Stevenson (eye) returned to finish with 16 carries and 70 yards, while adding four receptions for 11 yards on four targets. Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson had 12 runs for 25 yards, while adding a catch for minus-2 yards on two targets. WR Kayshon Boutte hauled in three receptions for a game-high 75 yards and a TD on five targets, with WR Stefon Diggs posted four receptions, 40 yards and a TD on a team-best six targets. WR DeMario Douglas also had two catches for 36 yards and a score, with TE Austin Hooper posting a 14-yard grab on two targets, TE Hunter Henry posting a 5-yard catch on two targets and CB Christian Gonzalez leading the team with nine total stops and six solo tackles with a pass defensed. CB Marcus Jones had two stops with two passes defensed and a 26-yard interception for touchdown.

New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) cleared the league's concussion protocol Friday, Jan. 16, and will play in the Divisional Round playoff game versus the Houston Texans Sunday, Jan. 18.

New England Patriots LB Harold Landry (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and is listed as questionable for the Divisional Round playoff game. RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) fully participated in practice but is listed as questionable. CB Alex Austin (wrist), CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion), TE Hunter Henry (knee), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), OT Morgan Moses (knee), OT Thayer Munford (knee) and DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

New England Patriots LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), LB Harold Landry (knee), OT Morgan Moses (knee) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15. CB Alex Austin (wrist), CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion), TE Hunter Henry (knee), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion) and DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) fully participated in practice.

New England Patriots OT Morgan Moses (knee) and OT Thayer Munford (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion), TE Hunter Henry (knee), LB Anfernee Jennings (knee), RB Terrell Jennings (concussion), LB Harold Landry (knee) and DT Khyiris Tonga (foot) were limited during practice. CB Alex Austin (wrist) fully participated in practice.

New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion) is going through the concussion protocol, according to head coach Mike Vrabel.

New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (head) did not formerly speak to the media after exiting the Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers with a head injury, but he told Zack Cox of the Boston Herald that he is feeling "fine."

Updating a previous report, New England Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez (head) was ruled out for the remainder of the Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Chargers after exiting with a head injury.