Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez agrees to 4-year, $135M extension

The deal includes $102 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, sources told ESPN. The club site had not posted as of this filing.

By Chuck / Published September 8, 2026 / Updated October 17, 2026

Christian Gonzalez and the New England Patriots agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler late Monday (story 49865736).
The package includes $102 million guaranteed, topping the mark set by Seattle's Devon Witherspoon ($132 million over four years).
Patriots.com had not posted a club announcement as of this filing. ESPN sources remain the confirm bar for now.
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