Gonzalez exited the game after hitting his head on the turf while in coverage against Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston. The Patriots initially ruled him questionable to return, but later downgraded him to out after he went into the locker room for evaluation.

Gonzalez is in the concussion protocol after suffering a head injury on Sunday night. Will he be ready to face the Texans next weekend?

Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez's status for the New England Patriots in the divisional round of the NFL postseason is up in the air as he is in concussion protocol.

The New England Patriots' defense brought the boom against the Los Angeles Chargers despite taking some serious hits, but one injury now looms large heading int

New England Patriots Pro Bowl defender Christian Gonzalez has a dangerous injury and could miss the team’s Divisional Round matchup Sunday.

Heading into the divisional round against the Houston Texans, the New England Patriots could be without one of their best defensive players

With a key playoff game in Foxborough, Mass., New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez tapped into Boston sports lore arriving to face the Los Angeles Chargers. He wore the jersey of Bruins legend Zdeno Chára, who spent 14 seasons in Boston and won a Stanley Cup with the franchise in 2011.

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel collided with defensive lineman Milton Williams and the veteran play-caller was left bloodied.