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Sources: Gonzalez, Pats strike deal ahead of opener

ESPN Tuesday 08 September 2026, 06:03 UTC 1 min read
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The New England Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez have agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million extension, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler late Monday night. The deal includes $102 million guaranteed, sources said. The agreement ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener, a Super Bowl LX rematch against the Seahawks in Seattle, answers what had been the biggest question mark facing the Patriots.

The New England Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez have agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million extension, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler late Monday night. The deal includes $102 million guaranteed, sources said. The agreement ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener, a Super Bowl LX rematch against the Seahawks in Seattle, answers what had been the biggest question mark facing the Patriots. Gonzalez, the No. 17 pick of the 2023 NFL draft, was eligible for an extension for the first time this offseason.
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