As the New England Patriots moved from the second to the third phase of their voluntary offseason program, cornerback Christian Gonzalez was absent due to a contract dispute despite earlier participation. The fourth-year player, aiming for a long-term deal after having his fifth-year option exercised, is expected to join the team for mandatory minicamp next week, as indicated by head coach Mike Vrabel. Gonzalez, a Pro Bowl selection, has established himself as one of the league’s top cornerbacks since being drafted 17th overall in 2023. While he is set to earn $2.8 million in 2026 and $18.119 million in 2027, these figures fall short compared to other elite cornerbacks.
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