Devon Witherspoon extension sets floor for Christian Gonzalez contract with Patriots
The cornerback market has been reset.
Christian Gonzalez, a cornerback for the New England Patriots, has yet to secure a contract extension with his team, despite the recent success of his draft classmate Devon Witherspoon. Witherspoon, also drafted in the first round, recently inked a four-year, $132 million contract extension with the Seattle Seahawks. This deal includes over $101 million in guaranteed money, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
Gonzalez, who is represented by the same agent as Witherspoon, aims to surpass his teammate's contract and become the highest-paid cornerback in the league. With the Patriots holding an offer that meets Witherspoon's salary requirements, the question remains whether they will follow suit with Gonzalez. Currently, the two sides have not made significant progress since the Patriots utilized the fifth-year option to retain the 24-year-old until 2027.
Gonzalez has been working hard but is not yet cleared to return to practice after an injury earlier in the week.
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