Patriots captain supports Christian Gonzalez amid OTA absence
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has missed organized team activities due to a contract situation. The team exercised the fifth-year option in his rookie deal, but Gonzalez seeks a multi-year extension. Team captain Marcus Jones expressed support for Gonzalez during a charity event, emphasizing his value to the team. Head coach Mike Vrabel noted positive discussions with Gonzalez, highlighting the importance of communication. Gonzalez remains absent from voluntary workouts but has participated in charity events.
- •Gonzalez has been absent from voluntary OTA workouts.
- •He is seeking a multi-year contract extension.
- •Marcus Jones publicly supports Gonzalez's decisions.
- •Head coach Mike Vrabel has acknowledged discussions with Gonzalez.
- •Gonzalez attended a charity softball game despite his absence.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Patriots captain voicing support for Christian Gonzalez amid OTA absence
"The star cornerback has been absent since early during the voluntary program.
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