Patriots WR DeMario Douglas praises practice battles with Christian Gonzalez

Gonzalez logged 69 tackles across 14 games in 2025

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 17h1 min read

I asked #Patriots WR DeMario “Pop” Douglas about practicing against Christian Gonzalez: “I love competing with Gonzo. … Via @Schultz_Report on X

What happened: DeMario Douglas described daily reps against Gonzalez, calling him Gonzo. He joked the cornerback stays quiet and Douglas urges him to talk back.

Why it matters: The matchup pairs New England's young receiver group against a first-round corner. Gonzalez entered the league as the 17th overall pick in 2023 out of Oregon and has become a full-time defensive piece.

What to watch: New England continues its 2026 regular-season slate, with both players facing new weekly matchups.

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@Schultz_Report 2026-10-16T18:33:46.496862+00:00

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