Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez expressed frustration at the pace of contract talks earlier this week, and the sides don’t appear close on an extension.

After the Patriots’ 37-13 loss to the Browns in the preseason finale, coach Mike Vrabel was asked about Gonzalez’s frustration with negotiations.

“I have conversations with Christian, and I understand that this is probably something that’s difficult,” Vrabel said, via Sophie Weller of Patriots Wire. “I’ve never been in that position to this extent. Try to treat it with class, but he and I communicate, and our players are always free to feel how they feel . They just have to stay patient…

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