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Coverage dated September 7, 2026 to September 9, 2026

Christian Gonzalez’s $135 Million Extension Ends Embarrassing Patriots Streak

Headline from Newsweek

Christian Gonzalez just became the NFL's highest-paid cornerback — and ended a Patriots streak that dated back to 2017.

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  1. Union Leader

    Reports: Patriots make Christian Gonzalez NFL's top-paid cornerback (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    Completing protracted negotiations, the New England Patriots agreed to a contract extension that makes Christian Gonzalez the NFL's highest-paid cornerback, multiple media outlets reported late Monday night.

  2. NBC Boston

    Christian Gonzalez and Patriots reach 4-year, $135 deal: Reports (opens NBC Boston)

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    Christian Gonzalez

  3. The Boston Globe

    Patriots, Christian Gonzalez agree to record-setting contract extension (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The record-setting, four-year deal is worth $135 million with $102 million guaranteed, according to a league source.

  4. Boston

    Patriots, Christian Gonzalez reportedly agree to 4-year, $135 million contract extension (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    Gonzalez is now set to become the highest paid cornerback in NFL history.

  5. WHDH Boston

    Patriots, star CB Gonzalez agree to record-breaking four-year, $135 million contract extension (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The New England Patriots and their star cornerback Christian Gonzalez agreed to a record-setting four-year, $135 million contract extension Tuesday, just one day before the...

  6. WHDH Boston

    Christian Gonzalez agrees to $135 million contract extension with Pats (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez reached a deal over his contract, agreeing to a record-setting $135 million contract extension. This makes him the highest-paid cornerback...

  7. WHDH Boston

    Patriots, star CB Christian Gonzalez agree to record-breaking four-year, $135 million contract extension (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The New England Patriots and their star cornerback Christian Gonzalez agreed to a record-setting four-year, $135 million contract extension Tuesday, just one day before the...

  8. WHDH Boston

    Pats, Gonzalez agree to record-breaking $135 million contract extension (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez reached a deal, agreeing to a record-setting $135 million contract extension. Gonzalez is now the highest-paid cornerback in the NFL...

  9. WPRI Providence

    Sources: Christian Gonzalez, Patriots agree to 4-year, $135M extension (opens WPRI Providence)

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    WPRI Providence's feed description

    The New England Patriots and star cornerback Christian Gonzalez have reportedly agreed to a four-year contract extension.

  10. NBC Boston

    Details of Gonzalez's huge contract extension with Patriots revealed (opens NBC Boston)

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    NBC Boston's feed description

    Christian Gonzalez has a strong case to be a first team All-Pro selection this season.

  11. Fox News

    Patriots lock up Christian Gonzalez as highest-paid NFL cornerback just before season opener at Seattle (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Christian Gonzalez's $135 million Patriots extension makes him the NFL's highest-paid cornerback ever, but the deal's timing reveals a deeper trend.

  12. New York Post

    Christian Gonzalez gets record-setting $135 million Patriots contract at last minute after testy offseason (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Fans had been irate that their top cornerback was still without a deal with the season set to start.

  13. UPI

    New England Patriots, CB Christian Gonzalez agree to record $135M extension (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The New England Patriots and cornerback Christian Gonzalez agreed to a $135 million contract extension, he confirmed Tuesday on Instagram.

  14. New Boston Post

    Patriots Make Christian Gonzalez NFL’s Highest-Paid Cornerback (opens New Boston Post)

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    New Boston Post's feed description

    The New England Patriots agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension with Christian Gonzalez, making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback.

  15. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Patriots make Christian Gonzalez the NFL's highest-paid cornerback, AP sources say (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Christian Gonzalez has agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract with the New England Patriots that makes him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, two people with knowledge of the deal have told The Associated Press

  16. Union Leader

    Commentary: Christian Gonzalez’ new deal sends message the Patriots needed to send (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    SEATTLE — The Patriots have typically won Super Bowls when they have a shutdown cornerback.

  17. Newsweek

    Patriots Contract Dispute Ends in Record $135 Million Deal (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The New England Patriots agreed to a record contract extension with cornerback Christian Gonzalez days before the season starts.

  18. Portland Press Herald

    Patriots agree to record-setting deal with cornerback Christian Gonzalez (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    New England gives Gonzalez a 4-year, $135 million deal, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.

  19. Newsweek

    Christian Gonzalez’s $135 Million Extension Ends Embarrassing Patriots Streak (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Christian Gonzalez just became the NFL's highest-paid cornerback — and ended a Patriots streak that dated back to 2017.

  20. Newsweek

    Christian Gonzalez Extension Changes Patriots-Seahawks Season Opener (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The New England Patriots couldn’t have waited any longer to extend cornerback Christian Gonzalez, but the move came just in time.

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