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Vrabel backs Christian Gonzalez despite contract standoff

9/7/2026

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Coach Mike Vrabel says he wants cornerback Christian Gonzalez on the Patriots roster despite a contract dispute.
Gonzalez has stated he will not play for New England without a new contract.
Vrabel said he does not negotiate contracts but will try to help resolve Gonzalez’s situation.
The $33 million per-year benchmark set by Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon complicates Gonzalez’s contract talks.

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Coach Mike Vrabel says he wants cornerback Christian Gonzalez on the Patriots roster despite a contract dispute.
Gonzalez has stated he will not play for New England without a new contract.
Vrabel said he does not negotiate contracts but will try to help resolve Gonzalez’s situation.
The $33 million per-year benchmark set by Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon complicates Gonzalez’s contract talks.