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Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez shares positive update on Instagram

Christian Gonzalez shares an update with Patriots fans

New England Patriots defensive back Christian Gonzalez had a successful surgery. He posted on his Instagram story, indicating that the surgery went well.

Gonzalez was injured on October 1 against the Dallas Cowboys. He hurt his shoulder and then went to injured reserve.

This was a big blow to the New England secondary, as Gonzalez had emerged into a true difference-maker in the defensive backfield. He tallied 14 tackles, three pass deflections and an interception in four games. By the end of September, he was awarded Defensive Rookie of the Month.

Gonzalez looks to be a key part of a New England defense that should be solid again next season.

New England may have some tough decisions to make in free agency, but Gonzalez should be a cornerstone for the defense for years to come.

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Tracking Jalen Carter’s path to NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year entering Week 6

We’re ranking the 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates and tracking Philadelphia #Eagles’ defensive tackle Jalen Carter’s chances ahead of Week 6

Jalen Carter was the initial first-round pick to sign his rookie deal.

Before the season, the former Georiga All-American manifested huge goals, and through four weeks in Sean Desai’s system, he’s on his way toward a triumphant affirmation.

Carter wants to win the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award and heading into a Week 6 matchup against the Jets and Quinnen Williams at MetLife Stadim,  the defensive tackle has staked his claim to that award and a potential Pro Bowl and All-Pro nomination.

We’re tracking Carter’s path to winning the award from now until Week 17, and ahead of Sunday’s game against the Jets, it’s Carter’s award to lose after the Christian Gonzalez injury news from two weeks ago.

Patriots place CB Christian Gonzalez on IR

A shoulder injury has forced rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez to go on IR.

The New England Patriots placed rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez on IR on Saturday, per ESPN NFL reporter Adam Schefter.

New England selected Gonzalez in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft out of the University of Oregon. The No. 17 overall pick was off to a strong start and had established himself as one of the best rookie defenders.

However, Gonzalez suffered a torn labrum when he dislocated his shoulder in Week 4 which will cost him the remainder of his rookie season.

Gonzalez was the third cornerback selected in the draft and through four starts had 17 total tackles, three passes defended, one sack and one interception.

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Patriots place Christian Gonzalez on IR, activate veteran OT vs Saints

The Patriots made a couple of major roster moves on Saturday

The New England Patriots announced they have officially placed rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez on injured reserve on Saturday.

It was an inevitable move following the news that the 21-year-old defensive back suffered a torn labrum in the loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 4.

The Patriots could look to fill the void with former All-Pro corner J.C. Jackson, who was acquired in a trade with the Los Angeles Chargers on Wednesday. Veteran Jonathan Jones is also expected to return after missing the previous three games with an ankle injury.

With Gonzalez leaving the main roster, the Patriots used the open spot to activate 34-year-old offensive tackle Riley Reiff. The hope is for Reiff to settle things down at right tackle, which has been a trouble spot for New England in recent weeks.

At the very least, Reiff gives the Patriots depth at a position that was desperately needed. Things might not be great right now in New England, but they’ve made enough moves to keep the sky from falling.

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Patriots Week 5 injury report: 10 players listed as questionable vs Saints

10 Patriots players listed as questionable to play on Sunday

The injury report is long for the New England Patriots heading into what feels like a must-win game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Many of the same names throughout the week stuck around on the injury report with offensive tackle Trent Brown being the newest addition. The team listed the veteran blindside protector as questionable to suit up in Week 5 with a chest injury.

Not having Brown on the field could yield devastating results against a Saints team preparing to unleash a slew of pass-rushers on quarterback Mac Jones, including eight-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman Cam Jordan.

The Patriots listed a total of 10 players as questionable to play in the game, while ruling out cornerback Christian Gonzalez and Matthew Judon. Here’s the complete list of players on the injury report ahead of the team’s Week 5 meeting with the Saints.

Saints and Patriots offense both looking to change their ways

Struggling offenses and defensive injuries are the storylines to watch in Saints vs. Patriots | @southexclusives

The New Orleans Saints and New England Patriots face off and what could be a defensive battle. Both fan bases are upset with where their team currently stands. Both of their frustrations are directed primarily towards the offenses. That leads to the first storyline we are highlighting.

Our first storyline to watch is the struggling offense both of these teams provide. Neither team is particularly efficient in getting yards or points. New England is 19th in total yards while the Saints are 23rd in total yards. The story gets more grim when you get into points. Saints fans have had a first row seat to bad offense and have lamented the Saints inability to score points. The Patriots are even worse. New England has the third worst scoring offense in the NFL.

Another storyline to watch is the Patriots health on the defense. Rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez and edge rusher Matthew Judon are potentially out for the season after suffering injuries last week. These are two of the best players on the Patriots defense. Cornerback J.C. Jackson returned to New England this week via trade. He could possibly play against the Saints because he already knows the New England defense. Jonathan Jones is also looking to return from injuries. Both of these moves could help the New England secondary.

There are no reinforcements coming to replace Matthew Judon. The Patriots just have to work with what’s in the room. The next man up would be Josh Uche. He shifts from being Judon’s running mate to now being the center of attention for the Patriots pass rush. Some hope that rookie Keion White can begin to take more of an impact. Judon has nearly half of the Patriots sacks, so his absence should impact the Patriots heavily.

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Patriots Wire Podcast: Are Bill Belichick’s days numbered as coach/GM in New England?

Who is on the hot seat? Bill Belichick the GM or Bill Belichick the coach?

It’s never easy discussing change for an organization synonymous with winning football games. But it’s a discussion that can no longer be avoided after seeing the New England Patriots bite the dust in historically embarrassing fashion in Week 4.

Bill Belichick, the architect of the greatest dynasty in NFL history, continues to go about his job like it’s business as usual, but given everything that’s happened in New England in recent years, there is nothing normal about this current juncture for the Patriots.

It feels like they’re spinning wheels and getting nowhere fast. The Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills have surpassed them in relevancy, and the New York Jets, even with Zach Wilson as the starting quarterback, were a failed Hail Mary attempt from doing the same.

The personnel decisions have been questionable, particularly on the offensive side of the ball, and the coaching has been shaky in the first four games of the season. That begs the question: Is Belichick the coach or Belichick the general manager on the hot seat?

Ryan O’Leary and I delve into that topic in this week’s episode of the Patriots Wire Podcast. We also react to the J.C. Jackson trade, injuries to Christian Gonzalez and Matthew Judon and touch on the upcoming Week 5 game against the New Orleans Saints.

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Patriots Week 5 injury report: Who returned from IR/PUP?

It was a long injury list for the Patriots on Thursday, but there’s hope at least two players could be close to coming off the IR/PUP lists.

For a second straight day, the New England Patriots’ had a long list of limited participants on the practice field. However, there’s hope that many of those players will be ready to play on Sunday.

Perhaps the most noteworthy names on Thursday’s list are offensive lineman Riley Reiff and special teamer Cody Davis. Reiff has been on injured reserve dealing with a knee injury, while Davis has been working his way back from the physically unable to perform list with a knee injury as well.

Both are eligible to return this week if ready. There are at least five Patriots players that could potentially return this week.

J.C. Jackson was on the practice field for the first time, catching up with owner Robert Kraft. Given the long list of injuries, particularly at the cornerback position, Jackson will be expected to step in and contribute right away for the team.

Here’s every Patriots player listed on Thursday’s injury report:

Patriots list 10 players as limited participants in first Week 5 injury report

10 players were limited for the Patriots at Wednesday’s practice

The New England Patriots had a longer injury report than normal at Wednesday’s practice, ahead of their Week 5 showdown with the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

There were a total of 10 limited participants listed for the Patriots, while two other players did not participate at all. The latter was obviously rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez and veteran linebacker Matthew Judon.

Both players went down with potentially season-ending injuries in the Week 4 loss to the Dallas Cowboys,

However, it wasn’t all bad news for the Patriots. Three players eligible to return from the PUP/IR list were on the field practicing for the first time this season. The Patriots have shifted to a next-man-up mentality after being devastated with injuries four weeks into the year.

Here’s the complete injury report for Wednesday:

Tracking Jalen Carter’s path to NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award entering Week 5

We’re ranking the 2024 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year candidates and tracking Philadelphia #Eagles’ defensive tackle Jalen Carter’s chances

Jalen Carter was the initial first-round pick to sign his rookie deal.

Before the season, the former Georiga All-American manifested huge goals, and through four weeks in Sean Desai’s system, he’s on his way toward a triumphant affirmation.

Carter wants to win the NFL’s Defensive Rookie of the Year award, and heading into a Week 5 matchup against the Rams and Aaron Donald at Sofi Stadim,  the defensive tackle has staked his claim to that award and a potential Pro Bowl and All-Pro nomination.

We’re tracking Carter’s path to winning the award from now until Week 17, and ahead of Sunday’s game against the Rams, it’s Carter’s award to lose after the Christian Gonzalez injury news.