Christian Gonzalez participates fully in Patriots training camp Day 1

The New England Patriots began their 2026 training camp on July 25 at Gillette Stadium. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who was absent from much of spring workouts, participated fully in the first session, coinciding with reports of a contract extension offer that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. There were no notable injuries during the practice, and the team also saw the return of Alijah Vera-Tucker, who recovered from a season-ending injury last year. The session had a focus on the zone run game, and rookie quarterback Drake Maye displayed a confident performance, including a deep connection with Kayshon Boutte. Attendance was nearly complete aside from some players on the injury list.

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