Patriots Superstar Sends Clear Message To Front Office Amid Extension Talk

The New England Patriots lost the Super Bowl, and now the focus is on making offseason decisions that set the team up continue to remain a contender.

One of the decisions on the table for the front office is whether to extend Christian Gonzalez. Since he just finished his third season, he is eligible to sign an extension for the first time. Bringing him back seems like a no-brainer, and Gonzalez sent a clear message on where he stands.

“Oh, yeah, no doubt,” Gonzalez said on Tuesday, per MassLive’s Mark Daniels. “This is where I got drafted, and I don’t want to be anywhere else.”

Gonzalez let the front office know that the ball is in their court. He wants to remain with the Patriots. He still has one more season on his rookie deal and a fifth-year option. The Patriots could wait to pay him, but it seems like Gonzalez wants to get a deal done sooner rather than later. However, he is letting his representatives handle the process.

“I’m not really trying to get into all of that,” Gonzalez said of the specifics of getting an extension done. “I mean, it’s kind of more my agents, they’ll deal with that and keep me up to speed on it. Coming in today, I just wanted to see the guys, hang out with them a couple more times. I mean, it’s the last time this full team, coaching staff will be in the building. So, focus on that. Hanging out with the guys one more time today. And, you know, my agents and (Mike Vrabel) and all, they’ll talk.”

Gonzalez was a Second-Team All-Pro in 2024 and a Pro Bowler last season. The Patriots’ No. 1 corner had 10 passes defended in 14 games and 69 tackles. He was one of the best corners in the NFL and had a stellar postseason as well.

He had seven pass breakups in four playoff games. He was one of the bright spots for the Patriots in the Super Bowl and secured their AFC Championship Game win with a late interception.