Patriots, Gonzalez Stuck in Contract Talks

0:00On March 25, New England Patriots Cornerback, Christian Gonzalez, is eligible for a contract extension right now, but negotiations appear to be stuck. In neutral. The team sees him as one of the top corners in the league, and wants to lock him down before he reaches free agency after the upcoming season, or in, 2027 if they exercise his fifth year option. Gonzalez has made it clear he wants to build his career in New England, and both sides kicked off discussions at the NFL Combine back in February. According to reports, there's been no real movement since those initial talks, with his camp now pointing to Trent McDuffie's 4-year 100. $24 million deal as a starting point, and possibly aiming higher amid rising values for non-quarterback stars. As market prices climb, the Patriots feel the heat to wrap this up soon, paving the way for other key extensions down the line. From around the league, powered by AI, this is NFL News Today.