A.J. Terrell has earned a well-deserved payday, with the Atlanta Falcons officially announcing Thursday they have agreed to a four-year contract extension with the former Clemson star cornerback.
The deal, which extend Terrell’s contract through the 2028 season, is reportedly worth $81 million — making Terrell the second-highest paid cornerback in NFL history.
It’s also reportedly the largest guarantee ever for a cornerback on a four-year deal.
There’s plenty of buzz on X (formerly Twitter) about Terrell’s massive new deal. Check out some of what they’re saying about his contract extension below:
Congrats my guy.. well deserved @ajterrell_8 https://t.co/Lg0FDfiDxR
— Darius Slay (@bigplay24slay) August 22, 2024
Thank you Bro🤝🏽💯 https://t.co/JePIGZTPuU
— AJ Terrell (@ajterrell_8) August 22, 2024
Highest paid CBs by annual salary:
1. Jaire Alexander ($21M)
2. A.J. Terrell ($20.25M)
3. Denzel Ward ($20.1M)
4. Jalen Ramsey ($20M)
5. Marlon Humphrey ($19.5M) https://t.co/SCCYJNWKxz pic.twitter.com/T9UgsR1mjR— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) August 22, 2024
🚨 OFFICIAL: The Falcons announced they extended cornerback A.J. Terrell's contract.
General manager Terry Fontenot: "A homegrown player, he embodies the characteristics and traits we want as a Falcon."
🔗 MORE: https://t.co/z0p4nMr36V
— Terrin Waack (@TerrinWaack) August 22, 2024
Tigers out here getting PAID! 🤑 @ClemsonFB https://t.co/dLHer4vHPE
— Eric Mac Lain (@EricMacLain) August 22, 2024
Bag man 🤑💰 https://t.co/vgRUQ8UMhO
— Judah Davis (@The_Prophet_36) August 22, 2024
The Falcons have paid Grady Jarrett close to $90 million and are now making an historic investment in Terrell.
Pretty strong testament there. https://t.co/Z078PCG5kG
— William Qualkinbush (@QualkTalk) August 22, 2024
Of the 46 Clemson products currently under NFL contracts, 26 of them have signed new contracts (including extensions) this offseason or preseason.
According to data from Over The Cap, those 26 contracts alone account for roughly $663.6 million in total contract value. https://t.co/QQFKOMzbLz
— Ross Taylor (@ClemsonFBRoss) August 22, 2024
Fantastic deal for one of the most underrated players in the league. Works out to about 20.5/year. Really excited/happy that AJ will be sticking around, and an obvious great scheme fit in what coach Raheem trying to do here in ATL! https://t.co/O3bNIuWFHh
— National Champion Damski 🌰 (@Damski32) August 22, 2024
Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Jessie Bates react to the AJ Terrell extension! #RiseUp pic.twitter.com/einZHjVpAW
— Carrie (@carrielynnxox) August 22, 2024
AJ Terrell in single coverage since 2021:
🔴 38.3% completion rate allowed (3rd)
⚫️ 34 forced incompletions (3rd) https://t.co/TolBAd1dHA pic.twitter.com/U0bMMzVBZh— PFF ATL Falcons (@PFF_Falcons) August 22, 2024
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 22, 2024
Extending our stay on Terrell Island 🌴
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 22, 2024
Locked in, to lock it down pic.twitter.com/DeNUKhYNpS
— Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 22, 2024
–Photo courtesy Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
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