As the 2026 season inches closer, the New England Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez still don’t have a contract extension worked out. There, he shared that contract negotiations between the two sides are in a “holding pattern.” New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft, Christian Gonzalez Opened Up on NegotiationsNormally, negotiations take place behind closed doors. “We love Christian Gonzalez,” Kraft said, via ESPN’s Mike Reiss. Brown Get Chippy in Training CampFor the time being, Christian Gonzalez has been focused on Patriots Training Camp.