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Patriots sign Christian Gonzalez to record contract extension, report says
Fox News reports that the cornerback agreed to a four-year, $135 million deal.
The short version
- Christian Gonzalez agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with the New England Patriots containing $102 million guaranteed.[Fox News]
- The agreement reportedly sets an NFL record for the highest-paid cornerback in league history.[Fox News]
- Gonzalez confirmed the financial terms of the contract on Instagram ahead of the regular season.[Fox News]
Key facts
- Christian Gonzalez reached an agreement on a four-year, $135 million contract extension that provides $102 million in guaranteed money.[Fox News]
- The contract's $33.75 million annual average salary makes Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.[Fox News]
- Gonzalez verified the new deal and its figures in a post on Instagram.[Fox News]
- The contract was finalized less than 48 hours prior to the start of the regular season.[Fox News]
- Patriots owner Robert Kraft previously confirmed an offer to make Gonzalez the highest-paid player at his position and in franchise history.[Fox News]
Sources
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