Rodney Harrison warns Patriots about Christian Gonzalez contract situation

New England Patriots legend Rodney Harrison voiced concerns about cornerback Christian Gonzalez's ongoing contract situation ahead of the 2026 season. Gonzalez, who is under contract through 2027 after the Patriots picked up his fifth-year option, has a low cap hit of $4.8 million this season, set to rise to $18 million next year. Harrison suggested the team is 'playing with fire' regarding his extension, especially since Gonzalez was absent from the first week of voluntary organized team activities, raising questions about his participation in mandatory minicamp. NBC Sports Boston's Tom Curran stated that Gonzalez is unlikely to play for his current contract amount, signaling potential conflict moving forward.

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