Christian Gonzalez: Contract talks are "frustrating"
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has yet to finalize a new contract as the regular season nears, causing him some frustration.
- Gonzalez remains focused on the upcoming season and declined to comment on whether his recent practice absence was related to contract negotiations.
- He avoided discussing specific contract demands but indicated his team is aware of their expectations amid ongoing talks.
- The recent $33 million per year contract signed by Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon sets a benchmark, but Gonzalez’s deal remains unresolved.
- Despite being under contract for two more years, Gonzalez’s future participation as Week 1 approaches is uncertain, highlighting the importance of players securing fair compensation amid health risks like CTE.
