Christian Gonzalez absent from Patriots OTA workouts amid contract dispute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 2:14 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has not attended OTA workouts at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The absence is due to Gonzalez's demand for a raise, as he seeks a contract reportedly around $35 million annually. Teammate Marcus Jones expressed support for Gonzalez, highlighting the challenges of contract negotiations. There are expectations of prolonged discussions between Gonzalez and the team before a deal is reached.
- •Gonzalez is absent from OTAs, seeking a contract raise.
- •He reportedly aims for around $35 million annually.
- •Teammate Marcus Jones voiced support for Gonzalez.
- •Gonzalez was a second-team All-Pro in 2024.
- •Expect negotiations to continue between Gonzalez and the Patriots.
- 2:14 PMYahoo Sports — Predicting How Christian Gonzalez-Patriots OTA Spat Ends
"New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has not been participating in the team's OTA workouts this spring at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
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