Report: Devon Witherspoon "further along" in contract talks than Christian Gonzalez
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Key Points:
- Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez seeks a long-term contract, and the team is interested in signing him to such a deal.
- Gonzalez shares an agent with Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon, who is reportedly "further along" in contract talks with Seattle.
- The Seahawks have offered Witherspoon a deal worth upwards of $30 million annually, positioning him among the league's highest-paid cornerbacks.
- Top cornerback contracts include Trent McDuffie at $31 million per year, and Sauce Gardner and Derek Stingley Jr. at $30 million annually.
- Gonzalez, set to earn $2.259 million this season, is expected to secure a new deal close to Witherspoon's value after earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2024 and a Pro Bowl selection in 2025.
