Patriots sign Gonzalez to record $135 million extension

Patriots sign Gonzalez to record $135 million extension

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The New England Patriots signed cornerback Christian Gonzalez to a four-year, $135 million extension in Foxborough, Massachusetts, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Negotiations between the Patriots and the first-round pick had stalled, and Gonzalez entered the season opener unsigned, saying he was focusing on practice. Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said the team would work to resolve the pending contract talks, but a deal before the opening game looked unlikely.

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Robert Kraft Christian Gonzalez Reggie Johnson Eliot Wolf Adam Schefter New England Patriots Seattle Seahawks

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States Seattle, Washington, United States Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States

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September 08, 2026
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Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez reach four-year, $135 million extension
Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez reach four-year, $135 million extension

NBC Sports • 08 Sep 05:12

New England signed cornerback Christian Gonzalez to a four-year deal worth $135 million, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

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Patriots lock up cornerback Christian Gonzalez with record $135 million extension
Patriots lock up cornerback Christian Gonzalez with record $135 million extension

ESPN • 08 Sep 05:01

New England signed cornerback Christian Gonzalez to a four-year, $135 million contract, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

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September 07, 2026
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Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez far apart in contract talks ahead of season opener
Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez far apart in contract talks ahead of season opener

patspulpit.com • 07 Sep 19:42

New England and first-round pick Christian Gonzalez remain distant in negotiations, with a deal before the first game looking unlikely.

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September 06, 2026
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Patriots coach Vrabel says he will help resolve Christian Gonzalez contract dispute ahead of Seahawks game
Patriots coach Vrabel says he will help resolve Christian Gonzalez contract dispute ahead of Seahawks game

NBC Sports • 06 Sep 16:36

Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said he will work to resolve cornerback Christian Gonzalez's pending contract talks but gave no timeline, emphasizing preparation for the upcoming game against Seattle.

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September 05, 2026
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Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has not secured contract extension ahead of season opener
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez has not secured contract extension ahead of season opener

NBC Sports • 05 Sep 20:08

Christian Gonzalez remains unsigned on a new deal and said he is focusing on practice as the Patriots prepare for their opening game.

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September 04, 2026
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Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez remain at odds over contract as market evolves
Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez remain at odds over contract as market evolves

CBS Sports • 04 Sep 14:47

New England is negotiating a new deal for Christian Gonzalez, whose contract talks have stalled despite recent record deals for other cornerbacks, including Seattle's Devon Witherspoon.

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