Christian Gonzalez Seeks Patriots Extension at Minicamp as $31 Million CB Deals Reset Market
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Updated · NBC Sports · Jun 9
Christian Gonzalez Seeks Patriots Extension at Minicamp as $31 Million CB Deals Reset Market
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Jun 9
Summary
Christian Gonzalez said at Patriots mandatory minicamp that he hopes to finalize a contract extension after skipping voluntary work while seeking a new deal.
The 2023 first-round cornerback said he wants to be "rewarded as a Patriot" but declined to say whether he would play 2026 on his current contract.
Gonzalez is due a $2.259 million base salary this season, a gap highlighted by recent top-cornerback deals including Trent McDuffie's agreement averaging $31 million annually.
His leverage comes from rapid production: Gonzalez made second-team All-Pro in 2024 and the Pro Bowl in 2025 after posting 145 tackles, 24 pass breakups and two interceptions in three seasons.