Patriots-Christian Gonzalez contract negotiations reportedly ‘nowhere’
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez remain far apart in contract negotiations as the NFL season opener nears, with no deal expected by opening night.
- Gonzalez, the Patriots' 2023 first-round pick and one of the league's top cornerbacks, aims to become the highest-paid player at his position, seeking to match the $132 million extension signed by Devon Witherspoon.
- Despite public statements of support from Patriots owner Robert Kraft and GM Eliot Wolf, the team reportedly has never offered a contract close to Gonzalez’s demands.
- Insider Adam Schefter indicated that while a last-minute agreement is unlikely before the season starts, there could still be efforts to reach a deal once the season is underway.
- Another NFL insider, Benjamin Allbright, remains optimistic that a contract will eventually be finalized between Gonzalez and the Patriots.
