Christian Gonzalez Active for Thursday Night Football

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is active for Thursday night's game against the Chicago Bears despite being questionable due to an unexpected illness. Gonzalez previously missed two games this season with a shoulder injury but was fully healthy against the Jets. As the Patriots' 2023 first-round pick and a heavily extended defensive cornerstone, his availability provides a crucial late boost to New England's secondary against Chicago.