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August 25, 2026 The MassLive Patriots Newsletter Patriots Christian Gonzalez returns to Patriots practice, but contract cloud hasn’t lifted | Karen Guregian Christian Gonzalez' return was a positive development. But the contract cloud hovering above remains. By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com Read more Patriots Drake Maye loses his most trusted deep threat. Is that a good thing? | Karen Guregian Patriots alleviate receiver logjam by trading away proven target who wanted out. Was that the best option? By Karen Guregian | KGuregian@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots trade Kayshon Boutte to Texans for a young safety and draft pick Kayshon Boutte gets his wish to play elsewhere in a contract year By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots 6 takeaways from Day 21 of Patriots training camp Christian Gonzalez is back, but the Patriots have some issues with their depth chart. Here's what happened on Day 21 of training camp: By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Christian Gonzalez’s return to Patriots practice has teammates calling him a true professional Patriots teammates expressed relief at seeing Christian Gonzalez return to the field as contract negotiations continue with the Patriots continue By Mark Daniels | mdaniels@masslive.com MORE    Patriots Patriots need to find a new punter after Bryce Baringer suffers injury The Patriots won't have their punter to start this season 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.