Vrabel on Gonzalez: Players Can Express Feelings

After the Patriots' 37-13 loss to the Browns in the preseason finale, Vrabel commented on Gonzalez's expressed frustration with 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." milkshake.it.com

Gonzalez, a 2023 first-round pick, is under contract for two more seasons and made second-team All-Pro in 2024. The Seahawks recently signed cornerback Devon Witherspoon to a four-year, $132 million deal, which could serve as a template for Gonzalez's potential extension.