A.J. Terrell, the former Clemson standout, is set for a substantial payday after agreeing to a major contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons.
The Falcons have locked in Terrell with a four-year, $81 million deal. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that the contract includes $65.8 million in guaranteed money, making Terrell one of the highest-paid cornerbacks in NFL history and setting a new record for guaranteed money on a four-year deal.
Currently in the final year of his rookie contract, Terrell will earn $12.344 million this season before the new deal takes effect, keeping him with the Falcons through 2028. Selected 16th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, Terrell has been a critical component of Atlanta’s defense.
Last season, he recorded 45 tackles, including four for a loss, and defended 11 passes over 17 games. The 6-foot-1, 195-pound cornerback has consistently established himself as one of the league’s top cover defenders, playing an indispensable role in Atlanta’s secondary throughout his four-year NFL career.
Sources: The #Falcons and CB AJ Terrell agreed on a 4-year extension worth $81M with $65.8M effectively fully guaranteed — 2nd highest paid CB ever.
The deal negotiated by @DavidMulugheta and Trevon Smith of @AthletesFirst has the largest guarantee ever for a CB on a 4-yr deal. pic.twitter.com/vWzr3N2Ss7
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 22, 2024