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NFL·ANALYSIS·August 15, 2026 12:23 PM ET

Witherspoon’s $132M extension puts Gonzalez next in cornerback market

More than $101 million is guaranteed.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 151 min read
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One top cornerback deal in the books, with Christian Gonzalez to go. Via @MikeGarafolo on X

What happened: Seattle and Devon Witherspoon agreed to a four-year extension. Mike Garafolo says Christian Gonzalez is the next top cornerback deal to monitor.

Why it matters: The contract creates a new top-end comparison for Gonzalez’s ongoing negotiations. The two cornerbacks share representation, making the order of the deals especially relevant to Gonzalez’s terms.

By the numbers: The four-year term averages $33 million annually; guarantees 5% of the total value.

What to watch: Watch for movement in Gonzalez’s negotiations as the preseason continues.

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