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'Deserving' Christian Gonzalez Makes His Mark During Patriots Training Camp

FOXBORO --- Christian Gonzalez didn't attend voluntary OTAs and wasn't a full participant in mandatory minicamp. He had all the reason to hold out of the New England Patriots' first training camp practice of the summer as he waits for a new contract to be finalized.

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Patriots Training Camp Notebook: Solid First Day Back, Drake Maye Leads

FOXBORO --- The New England Patriots took to the practice fields for the first time this summer in front of packed stands. The opening training camp practice, while relatively slow, still gave fans plenty to cheer about on a hot Saturday morning.

New England Patriots News / Field Level Media / July 25

Robert Kraft: Patriots offered CB Christian Gonzalez record-setting deal

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said the team offered Christian Gonzalez a contract extension that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.

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Christian Gonzalez News / Pro Football Rumors / July 25

Patriots Have Offered Christian Gonzalez Market-Topping CB Money

Patriots owner Robert Kraft revealed at the start of training camp that the team has submitted an offer that would make Christian Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

Christian Gonzalez News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 25

Patriots Offer Would Make Christian Gonzalez Highest-Paid CB

Per Doug Kyed, Patriots owner Robert Kraft said the team has offered CB Christian Gonzalez a contract that would make him the highest-paid cornerback in league history.

Gabe Jacas News / Yardbarker / July 25

Patriots make final move with rookie Gabe Jacas

It took them much more than expected, but the New England Patriots finally got the deal done.

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Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses repeated Christian Gonzalez narrative, gives training-camp update

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Gabe Jacas News / Pro Football Rumors / July 25

Patriots Sign 2nd-Round OLB Gaba Jacas

Patriots second-round pick Gabe Jacas has finally put pen to paper on his first NFL contract, per NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Jacas, the No. 55 overall

Gabe Jacas News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 25

Patriots Sign Second-Round DE Gabe Jacas, Wrap Up Draft Class

Jordan Schultz reports that the Patriots have signed second-round DE Gabe Jacas to a rookie deal. Jacas is the final New England draft pick under contract.

Jordan Devey News / Total Pro Sports / July 25

Former Patriots Super Bowl Star Dies By Suicide As Family Points To CTE

Jordan Devey — often searched online as Jorday Devey due to a common misspelling — has died at age 38. Devey spent eight years in the NFL and suited up for five different teams before he retired in 2020.

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One player from every NFL team who will bounce back in 2026

The 2025 NFL season didn't go as smoothly as hoped for some proven players. These players are the top candidates on their respective teams to bounce back this season.

New England Patriots News / NFL on ClutchPoints / July 25

Super Bowl LXII date seemingly answers 2027 NFL 18-game schedule question

The NFL has been considering expanding the league schedule in future years. New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft is just one of the owners around the league who has talked about that possibility.

New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / July 25

Patriots 53-Man Roster Projections 1.0: Bubble Watch Before Training Camp

The New England Patriots are getting ready for their training camp practices to begin, so it's only time to make a pre-summer predictions on who's in and out on the roster.

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New England Patriots News / New England Patriots on SI / July 25

Five Most Important Storylines Entering Patriots Training Camp

The New England Patriots are going to take the field for their first training camp practice later today in front of what should be a packed crowd. From the atmosphere of football in the air to the expectations surrounding this Patriots team, it should be a fun start to the summer in Foxboro.

New England Patriots News / Viral Sports News / July 25

New England Patriots Youngster Already Walking on Thin Ice

The New England Patriots didn’t have a whole lot of early draft picks this year, as they owned just three selections over the first four rounds. With their first-round draft choice, the Patriots selected tackle Caleb Lomu.

Jordan Devey News / Larry Brown Sports / July 24

Former Patriots Super Bowl winner Jordan Devey dies at 38

Veteran NFL tackle Jordan Devey has died.

Drake Maye News / New England Patriots on SI / July 24

Top 25 Patriots of 2026: Everything Revolves Around Drake Maye

You couldn't walk far in New England last fall without hearing the name Drake Maye thrown around at some point. And for good reason, as the MVP candidate became a household name in just his second season under center.

New England Patriots News / Stadium Rant / July 24

Gabe Jacas Contract Dispute: Why The Patriots Must End This Standoff Now

The Gabe Jacas contract dispute lingers as the New England Patriots are set to begin training camp. It is a massive problem and must be settled. The 55th overall selection of the 2026 NFL Draft remains unsigned and didn’t report to camp.

Brenden Schooler News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 24

Patriots Placing S Brenden Schooler On NFI List

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel said that they are placing special teams ace S Brenden Schooler on the team’s non-football injury list on Friday, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.

New England Patriots News / Pro Football Rumors / July 24

Pats’ Mike Vrabel Discusses Unsigned 2nd-Rounder Gabe Jacas

The Patriots placed one of their top pass rushers, outside linebacker Harold Landry, on the active/physically unable to perform list on Tuesday. Landry is continuing to deal with a knee injury that bothered him last year, and the Patriots’ OLB group is also going into training without Gabe Jacas.

Gabe Jacas News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 24

Patriots Second-Round OLB Gabe Jacas Did Not Report To Training Camp

Patriots’ second-round OLB Gabe Jacas remains the team’s only unsigned pick from the 2026 NFL Draft and did not report to the team’s training camp on Friday.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 24

Patriots' Vrabel addresses repeated Gonzalez narrative, gives training camp update

Patriots HC Mike Vrabel addresses repeated Christian Gonzalez narrative, gives training camp update

The perception exists that Gonzalez and Devon Witherspoon of the Seattle Seahawks are waiting for the other to reset the market for players at the position amid ongoing contract negotiations.

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