Patriots survey results: Christian Gonzalez should be NFL’s highest-paid CB
Patriots fans share their thoughts on a potential Christian Gonzalez extension.
DENVER, COLORADO - JANUARY 25: Christian Gonzalez #0 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates after intercepting a pass from Jarrett Stidham #8 of the Denver Broncos (not pictured) intended for Marvin Mims Jr. #19 (not pictured) during the fourth quarter in the AFC Championship Playoff game at Empower Field At Mile High on January 25, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. The New England Patriots defeat the Denver Broncos 10-7.
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) | Getty Images Speaking at the NFL annual league meetings Monday, New England Patriots Owner Robert Kraft expressed his desire to keep star cornerback Christian Gonzalez with the team for the long-term. New England’s first-round pick in 2023, Gonzalez’s rookie contract is set to expire at the end of next season. The team can exercise his fifth-year option for the 2027 season and are now eligible to negotiate a long-term extension with the cornerback — something the front office has continued to say is part of their plans.
“Christian’s a tremendous player. It’s no secret that we’d like to try to get something done with him,” executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf said Monday. “He’s a great talent.
He’s one of the best players at his position in the NFL. He’s developing as a leader… He’s really just scratching the surface. He’s already up there as an elite talent and we think he can improve even more.