What happened: Robert Kraft said New England's offer would make Gonzalez the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history.
Why it matters: A deal above the current benchmark would reset the position's market and become the richest contract in Patriots history. It would also secure Christian Gonzalez beyond his rookie deal.
By the numbers: The NFL's current cornerback benchmark is $31 million per season.
What to watch: The next marker is whether the sides turn the offer into an agreement before the 2026 season.