Patriots agree to four-year, $135M extension with All-Pro corner

The deal includes $102 million guaranteed.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 81 min read

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What happened: The agreement comes two days before the 2026 NFL season begins. Contract talks had continued through New England's final preseason game.

Why it matters: The extension keeps a defensive cornerstone under contract beyond his rookie deal. It also removes a major roster question before Week 1.

By the numbers: The four-year package averages $33.75 million annually. Its $135 million value and $102 million guarantee exceed the previous cornerback benchmarks by $3 million and $1 million, respectively.

What to watch: Finalization and the contract's year-by-year structure are the next details to watch.

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