"Gonzalez broke on a pass intended for receiver Quentin Johnston at the 14:20 mark of the final quarter, nearly intercepting it as he dove in front of Johnston. But when Johnston worked back toward the line of scrimmage to try to catch the pass, he landed on the helmet of the diving Gonzalez. Vrabel said in his weekly interview on sports radio WEEI on Monday that Gonzalez had not been cleared to return to the game Sunday night."
"Gonzalez, who was voted a Pro Bowler this season for the first time in his three-year career, has started 15 games. He's totaled 69 tackles while recording a team-high 12 passes defended, but no interceptions. He finished fifth in Associated Press All-Pro voting at the position. "Gonzo continues to play at a high level," Vrabel said. "We appreciate what he's done and his willingness to line up different places. He's handled that all really well.""
Christian Gonzalez entered concussion protocol after taking a helmet impact during the fourth quarter of the Patriots' 16-3 playoff win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Gonzalez dove to nearly intercept a pass intended for Quentin Johnston, and Johnston landed on Gonzalez's helmet while trying to catch the ball. Gonzalez was not cleared to return to the game Sunday night, and the length of his concussion protocol is currently uncertain. Gonzalez earned his first Pro Bowl this season in his third NFL year, starting 15 games with 69 tackles and a team-high 12 passes defended, finishing fifth in AP All-Pro voting. The Patriots will host the winner of the Steelers-Texans game next.
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