Report: Devon Witherspoon "further along" in contract talks than Christian Gonzalez
Contract negotiations for NFL cornerbacks are in focus as Devon Witherspoon reportedly progresses faster in talks than Christian Gonzalez.
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Devon Witherspoon is reportedly further along in contract negotiations than Christian Gonzalez. At the same time, the New England Patriots are managing the status of rookie Gabe Jacas, who is described as "inching closer" to a redshirt rookie season.
Coverage from NBC Sports emphasizes the disparity in contract progress between Witherspoon and Gonzalez. Yahoo Sports reports that an extension for Gonzalez may be delayed by another star cornerback, while The Boston Globe questions if Gonzalez's contract situation could become a distraction for the Patriots.
Future developments depend on the resolution of these contract talks and updates regarding Gabe Jacas, as reported by Patriots Wire and NBC Sports Boston.
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Quick answers
Who is further along in contract negotiations?
Devon Witherspoon is reported to be further along in talks than Christian Gonzalez.
What is the status of rookie Gabe Jacas?
According to reports from Breer via NBC Sports Boston, Jacas is "inching closer" to a redshirt rookie season with the Patriots.
Why might Christian Gonzalez's extension be delayed?
Yahoo Sports indicates that his potential extension might be held up by another NFL star corner.
Coverage (6)
- Christian Gonzalez's next Patriots deal just got much easier to predict Musket Fire · 17h ago
- Christian Gonzalez is one of the NFL’s best corners, but could his contract become a distraction for the Patriots? The Boston Globe · 17h ago
- NFL insider shares concerning update on Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas Patriots Wire · 17h ago
- Why Christian Gonzalez’s Potential Extension Might be Held Up by Other NFL Star Corner Yahoo Sports · 17h ago
- Breer: Gabe Jacas ‘inching closer' to redshirt rookie season with Patriots NBC Sports Boston · 17h ago
- Report: Devon Witherspoon "further along" in contract talks than Christian Gonzalez NBC Sports · 17h ago
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