Christian Gonzalez Holding Off on Signing a Record Patriots Offer, Keeping His Reasons Private
Gonzalez said he still wants a deal as the Patriots weigh a possible record-setting offer after he missed most of the offseason with a hamstring injury.
- On Tuesday, New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez deflected questions about his contract negotiations after owner Robert Kraft publicly revealed the team offered him a record-breaking deal.
- Patriots owner Robert Kraft told reporters Saturday the team offered Gonzalez a contract making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, stating the organization "loves" the Pro Bowler.
- Despite lacking a new deal, Gonzalez is participating fully in training camp, though analysts speculate he may be waiting for Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon to sign his extension first.
- Gonzalez expressed respect for Kraft but maintained that negotiation details remain internal, emphasizing his focus on football after losing to Witherspoon and the Seahawks in the Super Bowl.
- Dismissing injury concerns despite lacking a new deal, Gonzalez stated, "No football player ever thinks of, 'I'm gonna come out here and get injured,'" as he prepares for the season.
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FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts, USA (AP) — Christian Gonzalez may have an offer from the New England Patriots that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. But something is holding him back from accepting it for now.
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Christian Gonzalez may have an offer from the New England Patriots that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL. But something...
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