Patriots, Gonzalez Agree to Extension that Makes Him NFL's Highest-Paid Cornerback, Reports Say
The deal tops Devon Witherspoon’s $132 million contract and includes $102 million guaranteed, AP sources said.
- The New England Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez agreed on Tuesday to a four-year, $135 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, The Associated Press reported.
- Since being drafted by Bill Belichick in 2023, Gonzalez earned second-team All-Pro honors and a Pro Bowl selection while helping the Patriots reach the Super Bowl last year.
- The deal includes $102 million guaranteed, surpassing cornerback Devon Witherspoon's four-year, $132 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks, which guaranteed $101 million.
- Matt Zkett said Gonzalez "lets his play on the field do it" and is a "good teammate," while Sarwat Aziz called the extension "so long awaited."
- The Patriots kick off the season against the Seattle Seahawks on Wednesday, with fans looking forward to seeing the 24-year-old cornerback at Gillette Stadium against Pittsburgh next week.
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Patriots, Gonzalez agree to extension that makes him NFL's highest-paid cornerback, reports say
The New England Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez have agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension that makes him the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL, according to multiple reports.
Patriots sign new contract with Christian Gonzalez, making him the NFL's highest-paid cornerback
Gonzalez has agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract with the New England Patriots that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, two people with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press. The news comes just before the team kicks off the NFL season on Wednesday.
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