A familiar foe awaits Christian Gonzalez in the Patriots’ opener
It will be a rematch between Christian Gonzalez and Jaxon Smith-Njigba in Wednesday's NFL opener between the Patriots and Seahawks.
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Christian Gonzalez's return to the New England Patriots for their season opener against the Seattle Seahawks has been a topic of discussion. The cornerback has agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the Patriots, a move that has quelled concerns about his future with the team. With this in place, the Patriots will face off against the Seahawks All-Pro wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba in a rematch on Wednesday.
Gonzalez has spoken highly of Smith-Njigba, acknowledging his talent and respect for the receiver. Smith-Njigba's skills include his route running, speed, and ability to play multiple speeds. The Patriots will rely on Gonzalez to cover Smith-Njigba, a task that will be crucial for the team as they aim to secure a win over the reigning Super Bowl champions.
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