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Christian Gonzalez Doesn't Commit To Playing Season Opener

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Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez still doesn't have a contract extension, and with the season opener only four days away, he isn't not committing to playing without one.

Gonzalez continues to take a day-to-day approach.

I’m focused on today,” Gonzalez said, via Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. “Right now, it is practice in what, a couple, 30 minutes, 40 minutes. Worried on that right now, so we’ll focus on that.”

Gonzalez answered "I don't know" when asked if contract talks were progressing.

The Seahawks recently signed cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million deal, which should provide a template for the Patriots. Gonzalez and Witherspoon have the same agent, Reggie Johnson.

Gonzalez is under contract for the next two seasons and is scheduled to make a base salary of $2.259 million this season.

The 17th overall pick in 2023, he made second-team All-Pro in 2024 and the Pro Bowl in 2025. He has totaled 145 tackles, two interceptions, 24 pass breakups and a sack in three seasons.

He said Thursday he is "still frustrated" a deal isn't done.