What happened: New England listed Gonzalez as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice with a shoulder injury. The session opened the week's preparation for the Week 4 game against Buffalo.
Why it matters: New England is 1-2 entering Week 4 and faces a division matchup with early positioning at stake. Christian Gonzalez anchors the perimeter as a 2023 first-round pick, 17th overall out of Oregon.
By the numbers: In 2025, Gonzalez made 69 tackles across 14 games with New England, per ESPN. He allowed a 43.4% completion rate in coverage last season.
What to watch: Watch Thursday's participation report for his game-status trajectory. New England issues final Week 4 designations later in the week.