Falcons to sign CB A.J. Terrell to 4-year, $81M extension
The Falcons have been beefing up their defense, and their latest move is to lock down standout cornerback A.J. Terrell. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, Atlanta has signed Terrell to a four-year, $81 million contract extension that includes a massive $65.8 million guaranteed. That's the largest guarantee ever given to an NFL cornerback, and Terrell's $20.25M average salary makes him the second-highest paid cornerback ever.
Over the last week or so, the Falcons have also traded for linebacker Matthew Judon and signed free agent safety Justin Simmons.
ESPN sources: Falcons are signing standout CB A.J. Terrell to a four-year, $81 million deal that includes $65.8 million in effectively full guarantees — the largest guarantee ever given to a corner on a four-year deal.
Contract negotiated by David Mulugheta and Trevon Smith of… pic.twitter.com/QSIi3AwkZ7— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 22, 2024


