Report: Patriots, Christian Gonzalez aren't anywhere close to a deal
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Key Points:
- The Patriots are reluctant to match the four-year, $132 million contract benchmark set by Devon Witherspoon's extension with the Seahawks for cornerback Christian Gonzalez.
- Both Witherspoon and Gonzalez are represented by the same agency, Win Sports Group, making it unlikely the Patriots will offer Gonzalez a deal below Witherspoon's contract.
- Gonzalez has expressed frustration with the ongoing contract negotiations as the NFL season approaches, with the Patriots set to face the Seahawks on September 9.
- Gonzalez, the 17th overall pick in 2023, has earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2024 and a Pro Bowl selection in 2025, accumulating 145 tackles, two interceptions, 24 pass breakups, and a sack over three seasons.
- For the upcoming season, Gonzalez is scheduled to earn a base salary of $2.259 million.
