Cornerbacks Rewriting the Contract Book | NFL News

0:00On September 8, yo, so the cornerback market just got a serious face lift. Christian Gonzalez, the defensive back for the Patriots, just aimed to massive 4-year deal worth 135 million dollars. That's 102 million guaranteed. And get this, his yearly average is now the highest for any cornerback in the league, hitting 33.75 million. This comes hot on the heels of another big deal, with Devon Witherspoon of the Seahawks signing for an average of 33 million per year. Earlier this offseason, it's clear these young defensive backs are caching in big time, setting new benchmarks for their position. Now, the spotlight shifts to Joey Porter Jr. and the Steelers. They're in a bit of a standoff, with Pittsburgh sticking to their guns about not negotiating contracts during the regular season. Porter, on the other hand, hasn't ruled out sitting out if he doesn't get his extension before week 1. With the Steelers kicking off their season on September 13, the clock is ticking fast for Porter and his team.

1:02He's looking to get paid like the top tier player he proved himself to be last year. And his agency also handled those record-setting deals for. Gonzalez and Witherspoon, so they know the game. So yeah, six cornerbacks are now pulling in 30 million or more annually. It's a wild time for defensive backs in this league, and we'll be watching to see how this Porter Jr. situation shakes out. That wraps NFL News Today, brought to you with AI.