The Patriots and Seahawks will open the 2026 season next Wednesday.

At this point, it’s still unclear whether or not cornerback Christian Gonzalez will be on the field for the contest.

While the Patriots and Gonzalez have been locked in a contract dispute, head coach Mike Vrabel said on Friday that he doesn’t feel like the situation has been a distraction.

“No. When Christian was rehabbing, he was where he was supposed to be when he was supposed to be there. Talked about his professionalism. I can’t speak for the rest of the team and how they feel ,” Vrabel said in his weekly interview with WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show . “From a coaching staff…

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