Vrabel on Gonzalez: Players Feel Free

After Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez expressed frustration at the pace of contract talks, coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged the situation. 'I understand that this is probably something that's difficult,' Vrabel said. 'Our players are always free to feel how they feel. They just have to stay patient and just hope that we can work to some kind of agreement.'

The sides don't appear close on an extension. The Seahawks recently signed cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million deal, which should provide a template for the Patriots. Gonzalez, who made second-team All-Pro in 2024 and Pro Bowl in 2025, is under contract for the next two seasons. amunra.help