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Karl Rasmussen & Mike Kadlick

NFL’s Highest-Paid Cornerbacks: Full Breakdown Following Christian Gonzalez’s Extension with Patriots

Christian Gonzalez has cashed in before the 2026 season opener.

That’s right, there is once again a new highest-paid cornerback in the NFL, as Gonzalez and the Patriots have agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million contract extension. The deal includes $102 million in guaranteed money and will pay him an average of $33.75 million per year—the most in league history.

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