Gonzalez Holdout Beats The Clock As Patriots Weigh Big Move, Plus Key NFL Weekend Notes
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez remains in a contract standoff as Devon Witherspoon’s record extension sets the market, with owner Robert Kraft claiming Gonzalez could become the highest-paid at the position—though Gonzalez prefers to avoid media tight timelines and is dealing with an injury while cap talk continues. Across the league, the weekend featured eye-catching rookie QB preseasons from Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson and Drew Allar; Cardinals RB Jeremiyah Love sidelined by a high ankle sprain with a Week 1 return hoped for; Aaron Donald hitting the Rams for a workout again with no fixed return deadline; Keeanu Benton signing a four-year, $72 million extension with the Steelers; Sean Payton’s light jab at Falcons fans during halftime of Denver’s game; and Von Miller signing a one-year deal with the Cowboys.
