What happened: Christian Gonzalez, the No. 17 pick in 2023, agreed to a four-year, $135 million extension. He is the first first-round selection drafted by the franchise since 2012 to receive a second contract from it.
Why it matters: The $33.75 million annual average resets the cornerback market. The agreement also resolves months of negotiations before the 2026 regular-season opener.
By the numbers: Guaranteed money represents 75.6% of the contract’s total value.
What to watch: Attention turns to Gonzalez’s availability for the opener and the deal’s effect on future cornerback negotiations.