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The New England Patriots placed cornerback Christian Gonzalez on injured reserve on Saturday after he sustained a shoulder injury in last Sunday's loss to Dallas.
Gonzalez will have surgery on a torn labrum, according to media reports, and miss the rest of the season.
Gonzalez, 21, was the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Month in September. The first-round pick (23rd overall) has 17 tackles, one interception and one sack in four starts.
In a corresponding move, veteran offensive lineman Riley Reiff (knee) was activated Saturday after four weeks on injured reserve and took Gonzalez's spot on the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's home game against the New Orleans Saints.