Patriots consider future contracts for Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The New England Patriots are evaluating how to manage upcoming contracts for star players Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez. Gonzalez, a prominent rookie, is expected to receive a significant raise soon, while Maye still has a year remaining on his current contract before potentially commanding a very high deal. Concerns arise regarding the Patriots' ability to sustain multiple high-value contracts given recent spending patterns. Executive Vice President of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf suggests the current spending approach may not be sustainable.
- •Drake Maye and Christian Gonzalez are top players on rookie contracts.
- •Gonzalez is due for a major salary increase soon.
- •Maye's next contract could be valued in the hundreds of millions.
- •Concerns exist over the sustainability of current payroll practices.
- •Other NFL teams have successfully managed multiple top salaries.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Patriots Can Pay Both Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez, But Do They Want To?
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