Christian Gonzalez extension: Patriots lock up CB for $135M
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Christian Gonzalez extension locks him in New England
CB Christian Gonzalez of the New England Patriots agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with $102 million guaranteed, per ESPN's Jeremy Fowler. The deal makes Gonzalez the first Patriots first-round pick to sign an extension with the team since Dont'a Hightower, who was their 2012 first-round pick.
Gonzalez was the No. 17 overall pick in the 2023 draft.
What this means for your roster
Cornerbacks carry limited weekly fantasy value in most formats, so this contract does not change your start/sit decisions. For dynasty managers, the extension confirms Gonzalez as a long-term piece of New England's defense with no trade or release risk on the horizon. Adam Schefter notes that QB Drake Maye is next in line for an extension conversation.