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ESPN's Adam Schefter said the Patriots aren’t close to a contract extension for cornerback Christian Gonzalez ahead of Week 1, with a potential push from both sides before the season but no agreement yet; Gonzalez is coming off a Pro Bowl season and the team is weighing long-term security as negotiations continue.
Devon Witherspoon is reportedly further along in long‑term contract talks with the Seattle Seahawks than Christian Gonzalez, with Seattle offering upwards of $30 million per year and positioning Witherspoon among the top-paid cornerbacks. Gonzalez, who is set to earn about $2.26 million this season, isn’t far behind as both players near market-rate extensions after strong seasons (Witherspoon: All-Pro 2024, Pro Bowl 2025; Gonzalez: 2023 first-round pick).