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Cornerback Christian Gonzalez Overcame Obstacles to Help Patriots Reach Super Bowl
Christian Gonzalez overcame multiple injuries to become a Pro Bowl cornerback and key contributor in the Patriots' AFC championship win, allowing just 6 yards per target.
- On Jan. 29, 2026, New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez stretched at an NFL availability in Foxborough, Mass., and is expected to linger during pregame warmups on Super Bowl Sunday.
- Returning in 2024, Christian Gonzalez played 16 games after missing three with a hamstring injury and played just four in 2023 due to a torn labrum and surgery.
- In 2024, Gonzalez recorded allowing only 6 yards per target, with receivers completing 55.7% of throws when targeted, and tied for second on the team with 10 pass breakups.
- Clinching the AFC title, Gonzalez's late interception helped secure the Patriots' victory and sets up a potential Super Bowl matchup with Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
- Keeping perspective, Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Gonzalez’s play has been part of a year-long evolution over the last month and a half, and Gonzalez plans to enjoy the Super Bowl moment while keeping his eyes wide open when the team plane lands in California.
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Portland Press HeraldCornerback Christian Gonzalez overcame obstacles to help Patriots reach Super Bowl
Gonzalez missed most of his rookie season with an injury, then was out to start this season, but he has come up big in the playoffs.
·Lewiston, United States
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