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ContractWeek 1Update: read the earlier report this one follows

Christian Gonzalez agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with the New England Patriots.

Contract: four-year, $135 million extension
Also: Devon Witherspoon is the other of the NFL's two highest-paid cornerbacks

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Earlier reports on this story

ContractWeek 1
Christian Gonzalez signs contract extension with New England Patriots, first since Dont'a Hightower in 2012.
Player
Christian Gonzalez
Team
New England Patriots
Status
Extension signed
Context
First Patriots first-round pick to extend since Dont'a Hightower (2012 pick)
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Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Sep 8, 2026, 3:06 AM EDT
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