New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez is the second-highest rated player at his position in EA's Madden NFL 26 video game.

The newest edition of Madden NFL football from EA Sports will be released next week. Before the game drops on Aug. 14, ratings for NFL players recently became available. The Patriots have one of the highest-rated cornerbacks in the game in third-year defensive back Christian Gonzalez.

New England Patriots cornerback and former Oregon Duck Christian Gonzalez will miss practice this week after leaving the field on Monday with an undisclosed injury.

If the Patriots are looking to boost their roster in a major way before the season begins, two top-tier candidates requested trades late this week. Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin and Cowboys edge defender Micah Parsons both want out due to contract quarrels.

The Washington Commanders are dealing with contract issues of their own. They don't want to pay Terry McLaurin as much as he wants to be paid, and because of that, the star wide receiver has requested a trade.

That heightened awareness and all-around playmaking abilities are why the Patriots didn't blink when signing him to a three-year, $33 million deal. Speaking of having a good nose for the football, veteran safety Jaylinn Hawkins snagged two interceptions on Friday.