Christian Gonzalez

The Patriots and Christian Gonzalez agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez becomes the highest-paid corner back in the NFL with a $135 million deal and $102 million guaranteed. He'll now have his sights set on defending Jaxon Smith-Njigba and the Seahawks offense in Wednesday's season opener.

New England Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez and the team "remain apart on several key elements" amid extension discussions ahead of the season opener.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez was noncommittal on his status for Week 1 amid contract disputes, which could put pressure on the Patriots to finish the deal. Some groundwork has been laid, and Gonzalez is expected to become the league's highest-paid cornerback, but finer details of the contract structure need to be finalized.

Christian Gonzalez did not practice on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Giardi notes that Gonzalez tweaked his ankle late in Monday's practice. He is also seeking a new contract.

Christian Gonzalez was a full participant at Patriots training camp on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez matched up with A.J. Brown as training camp begins. He appears to be nearing an agreement on a contract extension with New England.

Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said he expects Christian Gonzalez to participate more in training camp then he did in minicamp.

Fantasy Impact

Gonzalez and the Patriots are still working on a contract extension. It appears that a new deal should get done soon.