Christian Gonzalez’s massive new contract extension with the New England Patriots easily clears the most recent deal signed by Denver Broncos defensive back Patrick Surtain II.
But Surtain isn’t sweating it, as he even congratulated his Patriots counterpart for securing such a huge bag just before the start of the 2026 NFL season.
“I just think that’s what the market is now,” Surtain said of Gonzalez’s 4-year, $135 million extension deal, via Andrew Mason of DenverSports.com. “Everybody’s gonna jump the market, but it’s well- deserved, hell of a player. And he’s he’s one of those guys that I definitely look at and watch film on. It’s well-deserved. So, congrats to him. But when that time comes, that time comes.
But right now I can only control what I can control, and that’s being the best version of myself on the field.”
Surtain inked a 4-year, $96 million contract extension with the Broncos before the 2024 season. Denver even added more money to its investment in him, giving the former Alabama Crimson Tide star cornerback a $5 million increase in June as part of a contract adjustment.
Surtain deserves the contract too, having been among the elite in his position for years. He has been a Pro Bowler in each of the last four seasons. In 80 games played since being selected by the Broncos ninth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, Surtain has 12 interceptions and 59 passes defended to his name.
