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The waiting game continues for cornerbacks Devon Witherspoon and Christian Gonzalez. Both are eligible for a massive extension, and the two remain linked given the fact they share an agent. Months have passed since the Seahawks made their first offer to Witherspoon, but few indic…
If Robert Kraft is to be believed, the New England Patriots are fully prepared to make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. So, what’s the holdup? One belief is that the Patriots want to wait for the Seattle Seahawks to first finalize a contract extensio…
Patriots owner Robert Kraft revealed at the start of training camp that the team has submitted an offer that would make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. “Coincidentally, it is the highest contract in Patriots franchise history,” Kraft said (via ESPN’s Mi…
The offer also reportedly would have exceeded Trent McDuffie's four-year, $124 million deal for the largest cornerback contract in NFL history.
Robert Kraft is offering this budding star a record-breaking sum of money.
The market for elite young cornerbacks may be about to take another significant leap, and that could have major implications for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ ongoing extension talks with Joey Porter Jr. According to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, the organization has made C…
The Patriots may be about to complicate things for the Steelers
The New England Patriots are beginning training camp without one of their best players, starting cornerback Christian Gonzalez, as he tries to get a new contract.
As Christian Gonzalez took the field for Day 1 of New England Patriots training camp, he did so without a contract extension. That did not stop him from participating in full. It also did not stop Drake Maye, who was looking to start training camp with a bang, from testing the N…
The New England Patriots kicked off their 2026 training camp on Saturday on the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium. The 90-minute session did not feature any pads and minimal contact while the focus of the day was the zone run game installation. “There’ll be a few more runs.…
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft revealed that the team has made a record contract extension offer to cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
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Christian Gonzalez is one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, and looking to get compensated accordingly. The New England Patriots, if team owner Robert Kraft is to be believed, want to meet those demands. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Patriots’ first training camp practice …
Like it or not, there’s no escaping the business of sports. And even as the Chicago Bears prepare to open the 2026 NFL season with Super Bowl aspirations, one very important player has major question marks about their future with the franchise that could be illuminated soon. All-…
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez was present at the team’s facility on Friday amid ongoing contract extension negotiations. Mike Vrabel, when speaking with the media, said he expects the All-Pro to participate when training camp begins on Saturday. Veterans repo…
Last year’s Super Bowl participants are both trying to lock up their star cornerbacks with long-term extensions before the start of the regular season. But the Seahawks’ negotiations with Devon Witherspoon and the Patriots’ with Christian Gonzalez are intrinsically tied together.…
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez wants a long-term deal, and the Patriots want to sign him to a long-term deal.
A new update emerged regarding New England Patriots corner Christian Gonzalez and a potential contract extension. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport spoke on Inside the NFL Monday night. He indicated that a domino effect is occurring, which may help Gonzalez get a deal done.The corner ha…
According to Ian Rapoport, the Patriots and CB Christian Gonzalez have been in negotiations for a new contract, but his deal is being held up by Seahawks CB Devon Witherspoon‘s impending deal. Rapoport points out that Gonzalez and Witherspoon are represented by the same agent. H…
Even though he is not yet compensated like one — a topic that led to him skipping parts of the voluntary offseason program — Christian Gonzalez is among the best cornerbacks in the NFL. And don’t just take our word for it: the league itself also feels the same way. A new ESPN sur…
ESPN asked coaches, executive and scouts to rank the league’s cornerbacks.
Bills Bills GM Brandon Beane was willing to take a chance on journeyman S C.J. Gardner-Johnson after researching his past and laying down rules for his first season with the team. “We talked about just making sure, ‘You’ve got to be a good teammate,’” Beane said, via The Athletic…
Which hypothetical cornerback duo would you rather have: Patrick Surtain II and Sauce Gardner or Derek Stingley Jr. and Christian Gonzalez?
Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez and Ravens WR Zay Flowers are among the top NFL extension candidates, and waiting only drives the price up.
The New England Patriots are firmly in a contract standoff with Christian Gonzalez. New England’s veteran cornerback will soon be due a second contract that could be his biggest payday of his career. So far, the Patriots have not given in and signed him to a lucrative extension. …
The New England Patriots made some changes to their cornerback group this offseason. Among the moves to hopefully upgrade the depth behind a starting trio of Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis and Marcus Jones was adding a trio of rookies. We already looked at fifth-round draft pi…
The New England Patriots are actively using their mandatory minicamp to prepare for the upcoming 2026 NFL season, aiming to recover from a painful Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks. A key storyline in this preparation involves a contract standoff with star cornerback Christ…
Brown was asked about the teammate he is most excited to compete against in practice, and his answer offered an interesting glimpse into how highly he views one of New England's rising defensive stars.
Ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft, A.J. Brown did his homework on draft eligible defensive backs set to enter the league. Based on his research, one stood above the rest: Christian Gonzalez. It took no time for the duo to square off, as the Eagles opened the 2023 regular season against…
Brown and Gonzalez first matched up in 2023.
The Patriots are likely to play the waiting game with their young defensive back.
Four NFL stars in recent memory have held out of regular-season games amidst contract extension disputes: Haason Reddick (2024), Chris Jones (2023), Melvin Gordon (2019) and Le’Veon Bell (2018). Among those players, just one received what they were looking for in a new extension.…
Gonzalez’s unresolved extension shouldn’t affect the Patriots’ 2026 season.
Despite being led by one of the best starting trios in football, the cornerback position was an under-the-radar need or the New England Patriots this offseason. As a result, they ended up bringing in multiple players at the position to compete for the depth spots behind Christian…
The New England Patriots should know by now the immense value that Christian Gonzalez adds to their team. One of the biggest reasons why they were within striking distance during the second half of Super Bowl 60 was because the star cornerback kept Seattle Seahawks game-wrecker J…
Despite Christian Gonzalez’s apparent unhappiness with his contract situation, the expectation is that the top of the New England Patriots’ cornerback depth chart will be set come the regular season: Gonzalez will be joined in the starting lineup by fellow outside corner Carlton …
Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated explains why a potential Christian Gonzalez extension may have to wait until another star cornerback gets paid.
The New England Patriots defense was among the best in the NFL in 2025, in large part due to the play it got out of its cornerback group. Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis performed at a high level on the outside, while Marcus Jones provided a steady presence at what is the no…
The New England Patriots are embroiled in a contract dispute with Christian Gonzalez. New England picked up his fifth-year option and could give the 23-year-old superstar a new deal at any moment. Perhaps the Patriots will be inspired by one of their division rivals to give Gonza…
According to J.L.Canfora, Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez will likely receive a contract extension before the start of the regular season, at least according to one anonymous NFL GM familiar with the CB market. “That one gets done before the season,” the GM told SportsBoom.us. “He…
The New England Patriots are currently taking part in mandatory minicamp as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 NFL season. The Patriots are looking to bounce back from last season’s ugly Super Bowl loss to the Seattle Seahawks. One storyline hovering over the Patriots this offsea…
The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a win-now window heading into the 2026 season. Aaron Rodgers is preparing for his final season in the NFL. But looking towards the future, one Steelers player could be close to landing a huge contract extension. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell explored which p…
The New England Patriots have already wrapped up a lot of their offseason questions, but one big one still looms as mandatory minicamp gets underway on Tuesday. Star cornerback Christian Gonzalez is due for a massive new contract extension, but the two sides don’t seem close to a…
Christian Gonzalez is hoping to work out a contract extension with the Patriots. What could a deal between the two parties look like?
Tuesday’s opening practice of mandatory minicamp marked the first time all offseason that the New England Patriots’ entire available roster was on the field together. And while all eyes were on returnees Christian Gonzalez and Kayshon Boutte, they were not the main characters onc…
Christian Gonzalez skipped Patriots OTAs as he pursues a new contract. While such a move naturally leads to questions about his future with the franchise, the star cornerback made it clear that he wants to stick in New England for the long haul. After attending today’s mandatory …
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez wants a contract extension.
New England Patriots standout cornerback Christian Gonzalez returned to the practice field in Foxboro on Tuesday for mandatory minicamp, attending as a limited participant. Gonzalez had previously been absent from OTAs over the last two weeks as the fourth-year cornerback became …
While nothing-to-see-here New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel thinks Christian Gonzalez will show up soon, a former standout warned the team about getting a new deal for the standout defensive back. An NFL insider gave bold advice to Gonzalez about his mandatory minicamp decis…
The NFL world reacted to Abdul Carter's injury with some claiming that's why stars like Patriots' CB Christian Gonzalez are not participating in camp.
As the New England Patriots turn their attention to Mandatory Minicamp, the contract negotiations for star cornerback Christian Gonzalez are ongoing. At the same time, Gonzalez missed voluntary OTAs, which led to concerns that he could be holding out for an extension.According to…
New England Patriots wide receiver. A.J. Brown is impressed with second-year player Kyle Williams, as the veteran get settled into his new Patriots. Brown appeared at Christian Gonzalez’s charity basketball game earlier this week, and delivered an epic one-liner to describe the r…
This weekend, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith linked with his now-former teammate AJ Brown at the Christian Gonzalez celebrity basketball game. The reunion between the two star wideouts became a secondary story to the way Smith looked. As the Eagles’ new WR1 flash…
The New England Patriots relied heavily on their top three cornerbacks in 2025, and for good reason: Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis and Marcus Jones were one of the best trios in the NFL last season. As a consequence of their performance and relative durability, however, the d…
New England Patriots corner Christian Gonzalez, and his contract, have been a hot topic of the offseason. Now, an NFL insider believes a deal will get done soon. NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport believes that a deal will get done before the opening week of the season.This would be perfect …
As the New England Patriots transitioned from the second to the third phase of their voluntary offseason workout program, they did so without cornerback Christian Gonzalez in the building. Despite earlier participation, the Pro Bowl cornerback opted to stay away recently in an ap…
For the first time in his NFL career, Christian Gonzalez has not participated in OTAs with the New England Patriots. Not yet, at least. The star defensive back is believed to be holding out for a new contract and likely won’t return until he gets a deal that makes sense for him. …
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is staying away from the team's organized team activities as he seeks a contract extension.
The New England Patriots started their organized team activities last week, but one of their most important players was nowhere to be seen. Christian Gonzalez, a top three cornerback in the NFL, decided to skip the voluntary workouts after attending in each of his first three sea…
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez skipped voluntary OTAs amid contract talks but appeared at Drake Maye's charity softball game. The post Patriots Star Skipping OTAs Shows Up at Drake Maye’s Softball Game appeared first on HEAVY.
The New England Patriots appear to be dealing with a player holding out in the offseason. Patriots star defensive back Christian Gonzalez has missed the team’s voluntary OTAs, something that he hasn’t done before in his NFL career. Gonzalez’s absence in the OTAs, however, does no…
New England Patriots legend Rodney Harrison made a strong statement regarding Christian Gonzalez’s contract extension talks. Mike Reiss noted this in his Sunday notes column.Harrison touched on a variety of topics in the column, including his thoughts on whether the Patriots need…
In an offseason filled with off-the-field drama, the New England Patriots are trying to focus back on football. Still, the front office has at least one more hurdle to leap. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez has been absent from New England’s Organized Team Activities. Now eligible f…
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has not been present for the team’s recent voluntary work, including the Wednesday OTA session that was open to the media, as ESPN’s Mike Reiss relays. Gonzalez is now eligible for an extension and is likely eyeing a top-of-the-market deal, …
What if the Patriots move on from Christian Gonzalez? Who will be the No. 2 tight end? Phil Perry answers those questions and more in a new mailbag.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The New England Patriots front office has made it clear that they intend to sign Christian Gonzalez to a contract extension, reiterating that they want him to stay around long term.So, it certainly caught people’s attention that the star cornerback was not in …
The New England Patriots welcomed players back for their 2026 organized team activities earlier this week, but one of their most valuable ones is not present for the proceedings. Pro Bowl cornerback Christian Gonzalez is a surprise no-show at OTAs. Gonzalez was among several play…
Should the Patriots extend Christian Gonzalez and reset the cornerback market? Why paying their homegrown shutdown corner now is the obvious move.