The NFL cornerback market is soaring, with Sauce Gardner’s record-shattering contract stealing the spotlight. The New York Jets’ star inked a four-year, $120.4 million extension, making him the NFL’s highest-paid cornerback at $30.1 million annually.
Could this blockbuster deal shape the New England Patriots’ plans for their own elite corner, Christian Gonzalez? Fans should expect news on his extension in the coming months.
Gardner’s contract, finalized this week, includes $85.653 million in guarantees, per ESPN, cementing his status as a defensive cornerstone. The 24-year-old, a two-time All-Pro, has dominated since his 2022 debut, despite a tough 2024 season with the 5-12 Jets.