Patriots' Christian Gonzalez Gets $35M Contract 'Benchmark' From ESPN
It's tough to see this not happening for the Patriots youngster.
The New England Patriots have reportedly agreed to a substantial $35 million per year contract extension with cornerback Christian Gonzalez, according to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. This significant sum is seen as a benchmark for other top non-quarterback players in the league, as recently demonstrated by the Seattle Seahawks signing Devon Witherspoon to a 4-year, $132 million agreement.
Witherspoon's contract, valued at $33 million annually, has prompted Gonzalez to aim for a higher salary, as he aspires to surpass his fellow corner and become the highest-paid among his peers. Despite optimism surrounding Witherspoon's new deal, sources suggest that negotiations between the Patriots and Gonzalez have not yet reached a satisfactory conclusion.
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