NFL Insider Says Christian Gonzalez Likely to Make $35 Million Per Year
Summary
Christian Gonzalez, a cornerback for the New England Patriots, is expected to sign a contract worth about $35 million per year, making him the highest-paid player at his position in the NFL. This would surpass the current record set by Seattle Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who signed a four-year deal worth $132 million.Key Facts
- Devon Witherspoon signed a four-year contract extension worth $132 million with the Seattle Seahawks.
- Witherspoon's deal includes $101 million in guaranteed money, the most ever for an NFL cornerback.
- Christian Gonzalez is expected to sign a contract exceeding $33 million per year, possibly around $35 million annually.
- Gonzalez’s contract would need more than $101 million guaranteed to surpass Witherspoon’s deal in total guaranteed money.
- Gonzalez shares an agent with Witherspoon, which may help negotiations.
- Gonzalez has not participated in practice for nearly a week amid ongoing contract talks.
- If Gonzalez had signed earlier, he would have become the highest-paid player in Patriots history.
- The Patriots have offered Gonzalez a contract to be the highest-paid cornerback, but negotiations have been slow.
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