How Devon Witherspoon's record Seahawks contract could impact Christian Gonzalez's Patriots negotiations
Another star cornerback has received a significant payday from their team before Gonzalez.
Devon Witherspoon's record-setting Seahawks contract has set a new benchmark for cornerback salaries, potentially influencing Christian Gonzalez's negotiations with the Patriots. Gonzalez, who shares an agent with Witherspoon, was a key target for the Patriots during the preseason, with owner Robert Kraft aiming to make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
Witherspoon's $132 million, four-year extension with Seattle, making him the highest-paid cornerback in the league at $33 million per year, has now raised the bar for Gonzalez's demands. While Witherspoon is a three-time Pro Bowl cornerback with solid statistics, Gonzalez had an impressive 2024 season, earning a Second-Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl nods.
The Patriots' starting cornerback's absence has kept Gonzalez's negotiations in the spotlight, providing a clear example of how Witherspoon's deal impacts the team's own contract talks.
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