What happened: Gonzalez’s four-year agreement is worth $135 million, with $102 million guaranteed. His annual value sits $750,000 above Devon Witherspoon.
Why it matters: Trent McDuffie, Sauce Gardner and Derek Stingley Jr. also clear $30 million annually. The five contracts establish a tightly packed upper tier for future cornerback negotiations.
By the numbers: Gonzalez leads at $33.75 million per year, followed by Witherspoon at $33 million, McDuffie at $31 million, Gardner at $30.1 million and Stingley at $30 million. The gap from first to fifth is $3.75 million.
What to watch: Watch whether the $33.75 million benchmark holds through the next round of cornerback extensions.