Patriots and Christian Gonzalez negotiate contract tied to Witherspoon

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is in ongoing contract negotiations, with a resolution anticipated shortly after the Seattle Seahawks' Devon Witherspoon finalizes his deal. NFL insider Ian Rapoport noted that Witherspoon may receive an offer surpassing $30 million, which would influence Gonzalez’s contract situation. Despite having returned to mandatory minicamp, Gonzalez skipped organized activities earlier this offseason as he seeks an extension. Both players are represented by the same agency, Wind Sports, suggesting timing for their deals could be connected. The Patriots are looking to secure Gonzalez, whom they drafted and view as a key player.

• 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — New detail mentioned in Patriots, Christian Gonzalez contract talks