On July 15, 2025, New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner inked a fouru2011year, $120.4 million extension, worth an average of $30.1 million per season. That contract cemented his status as the NFL’s highestu2011paid cornerback, including $60 million in guarantees.
Gardner reset the market with that deal, and according to Bleacher Report's Matt Holder, another young superstar could be in for a new contract of his own. New England Patriots corner Christian Gonzalez had a breakout season in 2024 after injuries derailed what was already a very good start to his rookie season the year prior.