How Devon Witherspoon's deal impacts Patriots CB Christian Gonzalez
Christian Gonzalez now has a baseline to go off of in extension talks with the Patriots following Devon Witherspoon’s record deal with the Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks' star cornerback Devon Witherspoon has negotiated a four-year, $132 million contract extension with the team, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Witherspoon is now the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history and was named a second-team All-Pro in 2025. He contributed with an interception and seven pass deflections during the 2025 season, helping the Seahawks secure a Super Bowl victory.
The negotiations with the Seahawks took place concurrently with Christian Gonzalez's contract discussions with the New England Patriots. Gonzalez, who has consistently been expected to receive a market-setting extension from New England, will likely use Witherspoon's deal as a reference point when navigating his own potential new deal. Both Witherspoon and Gonzalez are represented by agent Reggie Johnson.
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