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September 8, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Christian Gonzalez’ new deal sends message the Patriots needed to send| Karen Guregian By extending the team's top cornerback, the Patriots avoided disaster ahead of next year's negotiations with Drake Maye. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com Read more High School Sports Do Guardian Caps protect high school athletes from head injuries or provide a false sense of security? MassLive investigates how effective the Guardian Caps being sold to high school football players are at preventing head injuries. By Chris Mason | cmason@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots mailbag: Who was to blame for protracted Christian Gonzalez contract negotiations? There are questions about the Patriots' pass rush depth, Christian Gonzalez's stalled contract negotiations, and which defenders could break out this fall. By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Christian Gonzalez signs massive extension with Patriots Christian Gonzalez signed a massive new deal with the Patriots. Here are the details: By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots takeaways: TreVeyon Henderson misses every pratice leading up to Week 1 matchup TreVeyon Henderson hasn't practiced since Aug. 24. What will the Patriots do if he can't play in Seattle? By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots rookie Gabe Jacas shows up at 6:45 a.m. to train with Mike Vrabel Gabe Jacas has become Vrabel's favorite verbal target this summer, but the coach arrives early to help him with pass rush techniques in the weight room By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    See more     Get Back to What You've Missed   Unlimited Digital Access   $1 for 3 months   Subscribe Now     Cancel anytime.