Thursday’s preseason opener marked the first game action for Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez since a shoulder injury brought his rookie season to an abrupt close last October.
Gonzalez said he enjoyed being back on the field with his teammates during the game.
“It’s football. It’s what I missed,” Gonzalez said. “I just was excited and happy to be back out there with the guys.”
It was a quiet night for Gonzalez, who did not record a tackle during his limited action.
“Small sample size, but there’s always things you can clean up,” Gonzalez said.