Patriots Make Christian Gonzalez the NFL’s Highest-Paid Cornerback, AP Sources Say
Christian Gonzalez’s deal includes $102 million guaranteed and tops Seattle’s Devon Witherspoon for the richest contract ever for an NFL cornerback.
- On Tuesday, Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with $102 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
- Negotiations stalled for months, with Gonzalez's trainer describing proposed language as 'trash' earlier this week; talks intensified late Monday night to resolve the standoff before the season opener.
- The agreement features a $33 million signing bonus and surpasses Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon's $132 million extension signed last month, resetting the market for elite corners.
- With the deal finalized less than 48 hours before kickoff, the Patriots can now focus fully on their season opener Wednesday in Seattle against the Seahawks in a Super Bowl LX rematch.
- Securing Gonzalez through 2029 anchors New England's secondary for years to come, as the Pro Bowler remains focused on preparation, saying he is 'worried about this practice' and the upcoming matchup.
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Patriots’ CB Christian Gonzalez agrees to 4-year, $135M extension
The New England Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez have agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. The agreement includes $102 million guaranteed and carries an average annual The post Patriots’ CB Christian Gonzalez agrees to 4-year, $135M extension appeared first on KLBJ-AM - Austin, TX.
Patriots make Christian Gonzalez the league's highest-paid cornerback
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