The New England Patriots are facing uncertainty regarding their star cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who is currently in concussion protocol following an injury sustained during the playoff win over the Chargers. Despite the setback, head coach Mike Vrabel has confirmed that Gonzalez participated in practice, although his status for the upcoming divisional game against the Texans remains uncertain. Alongside Gonzalez, tight end Hunter Henry also had limited participation in practice. The Patriots are hoping for a boost to their defensive lineup as they prepare to face the Texans, with key players returning to practice, though they reported two notable absences on Wednesday.