Christian Gonzalez aims for record contract after Witherspoon's extension

Following the completion of a four-year, $132 million contract for Seahawks cornerback Devon Witherspoon, Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez is positioned to negotiate a new deal. Witherspoon's extension sets the average annual value for cornerbacks at $33 million, raising expectations for Gonzalez, who has missed practice sessions due to injury. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel expressed confidence in the alignment between Gonzalez and the team regarding contract discussions. Patriots owner Robert Kraft previously indicated an intention to offer Gonzalez a contract to make him the highest-paid cornerback in the league, a target now set above Witherspoon's figure.

• 5:22 PMYahoo Sports — With Devon Witherspoon deal done, Christian Gonzalez is up next