Christian Gonzalez doesn't commit to playing season opener
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Key Points:
- Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has not yet secured a contract extension as the season opener approaches in four days, and he has not committed to playing without one.
- Gonzalez is taking a day-to-day approach, focusing on immediate practice sessions, and expressed uncertainty about the progress of contract negotiations.
- The recent four-year, $132 million deal signed by Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who shares the same agent as Gonzalez, could serve as a benchmark for Gonzalez’s contract.
- Under his current contract, Gonzalez is set to earn a $2.259 million base salary this season, with two years remaining on the deal.
- A 2023 first-round pick, Gonzalez has earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2024 and a Pro Bowl selection in 2025, but remains frustrated that a new contract has not been finalized.
