New England Patriots second-year cornerback Christian Gonzalez is embracing a role as a leader, as he looks to bounce back from the 2023 season.
Gonzalez was injured in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys last year. He missed the rest of the season with a torn labrum, and that put an abrupt end to what started as a promising rookie campaign.
Now, he is healthy and ready to go.
The second-year Oregon product has a year in the defensive system under his belt. He showed very early on what he could do against some of the best receivers in the NFL, and he’s hoping to build on that progress in 2024 and beyond.