Vrabel on Gonzalez Contract: Players Can Feel How They Feel

Following the Patriots' 37-13 loss to the Browns, coach Mike Vrabel commented on cornerback Christian Gonzalez's expressed frustration with the pace of contract talks. 'I have conversations with Christian, and I understand that this is probably something that's difficult,' Vrabel said. 'I've never been in that position to this extent. Try to treat it with class, but he and I communicate, and our players are always free to feel how they feel.'

The sides don't appear close on an extension, though the Seahawks' recent four-year, $132 million deal with cornerback Devon Witherspoon (who shares an agent with Gonzalez) could provide a template. Gonzalez, the 17th overall pick in 2023, is under contract for two more seasons with a base salary of $2.259 million this year. He has been productive with 145 tackles, two interceptions, 24 pass breakups, and a sack in three seasons. iwanktv.club