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Christian Gonzalez Extension & CB Valuation Engine

Patriots CB1 · 2023 1st Round #1 Highest-Paid CB in NFL History
Contract Parameters Interactive Simulation
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$135.0M
4 Years
$102.0M
Reported guaranteed baseline: $102M (Record for NFL Cornerbacks)
Market Position by AAV
Out-earns Devon Witherspoon ($33.00M)
#1
Average Annual (AAV)
$33.75M
Per season value
Guaranteed %
75.6%
Total contract security
Est. Yr 1 Cap Hit
$14.2M
Prorated bonus structure
Pats Cap Share (Est)
12.1%
Based on $279M cap
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NFL Cornerback Market Apex (AAV Benchmark) Values in $ Millions/Year
Projected Patriots Salary Cap Absorption Estimated 4-Year Flow

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Contract terms originally reported by Adam Schefter via Mike Reiss (ESPN) on September 8, 2026.

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