New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been named a finalist for AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year, the league announced Thursday.
The 2024 second-team All-Pro stands in contention alongside Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, Los Angeles Chargers running back J.K. Dobbins and Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin.
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— NFL (@NFL) January 23, 2025
Gonzalez, 22, arrived in Foxborough in the first round of the 2023 NFL draft at No.