Patriots lock up Christian Gonzalez as highest-paid NFL cornerback just before season opener at Seattle

Christian Gonzalez signed a contract extension with the New England Patriots worth 135 million dollars, making him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history by total value. The extension was completed before the Patriots' season opener against the Seattle Seahawks. The deal includes specifics on guaranteed money and average annual value that position Gonzalez among the league's top-earning defensive backs.

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