The Denver Broncos reportedly signed cornerback Patrick Surtain to a four-year, $96 million contract extension on Wednesday.
The deal made Surtain the highest-paid defensive again in NFL historical past.
The $24 million common annual worth of Surtain’s deal is now tops within the NFL, forward of the Inexperienced Bay Packers’ Jaire Alexander at $21 million.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II, #2, celebrates with teammate Saivion Smith, #38, after returning an interception 30-yards for a landing throughout the first half of an NFL preseason soccer recreation towards the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 in Minneapolis. (AP Picture/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Surtain, the ninth total choose by the Broncos within the 2021 NFL Draft, has been one of many league’s greatest corners the final two years. He made the Professional Bowl every of the final two seasons and was named a first-team All-Professional in 2022.
Surtain’s providers shall be important for the Broncos as they appear to remain aggressive in a division with the high-powered passing offense of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes. Surtain intercepted Mahomes final 12 months and helped lead the Broncos to their first win over Kansas Metropolis since 2015.
The Broncos additionally must take care of the Los Angeles Chargers, led by quarterback Justin Herbert of their division.
Surtain is now one of many first defensive draft picks within the 2021 draft to obtain a profitable extension. He was going into the ultimate base 12 months of his rookie deal, however the group may have exercised the fifth-year choice on his rookie deal, holding him underneath contract by the top of the 2025 season.
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The Denver Broncos protection celebrates cornerback Pat Surtain II’s interception throughout the second half of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Picture/Jack Dempsey)
As an alternative, Surtain was rewarded with an historic contract forward of schedule.
The opposite huge defensive participant from Surtain’s draft class who has been in search of a brand new contract after changing into eligible this season is Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons.
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Amari Cooper, #19 of the Dallas Cowboys, catches the ball in entrance of Pat Surtain II, #2 of the Denver Broncos, throughout the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 7, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Pictures)
Parsons was drafted three spots after Surtain with the twelfth choose by the Cowboys.
Some consultants have projected Parsons to land the primary $200 million contract by a non-quarterback in NFL historical past.
The Denver Broncos reportedly signed cornerback Patrick Surtain to a four-year, $96 million contract extension on Wednesday.
The deal made Surtain the highest-paid defensive again in NFL historical past.
The $24 million common annual worth of Surtain’s deal is now tops within the NFL, forward of the Inexperienced Bay Packers’ Jaire Alexander at $21 million.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II, #2, celebrates with teammate Saivion Smith, #38, after returning an interception 30-yards for a landing throughout the first half of an NFL preseason soccer recreation towards the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021 in Minneapolis. (AP Picture/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Surtain, the ninth total choose by the Broncos within the 2021 NFL Draft, has been one of many league’s greatest corners the final two years. He made the Professional Bowl every of the final two seasons and was named a first-team All-Professional in 2022.
Surtain’s providers shall be important for the Broncos as they appear to remain aggressive in a division with the high-powered passing offense of the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes. Surtain intercepted Mahomes final 12 months and helped lead the Broncos to their first win over Kansas Metropolis since 2015.
The Broncos additionally must take care of the Los Angeles Chargers, led by quarterback Justin Herbert of their division.
Surtain is now one of many first defensive draft picks within the 2021 draft to obtain a profitable extension. He was going into the ultimate base 12 months of his rookie deal, however the group may have exercised the fifth-year choice on his rookie deal, holding him underneath contract by the top of the 2025 season.
EAGLES’ POLITICAL AD ENDORSING KAMALA HARRIS FOR PRESIDENT IS ‘COUNTERFEIT,’ NFL TEAM SAYS
The Denver Broncos protection celebrates cornerback Pat Surtain II’s interception throughout the second half of an NFL soccer recreation towards the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Denver. (AP Picture/Jack Dempsey)
As an alternative, Surtain was rewarded with an historic contract forward of schedule.
The opposite huge defensive participant from Surtain’s draft class who has been in search of a brand new contract after changing into eligible this season is Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons.
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Amari Cooper, #19 of the Dallas Cowboys, catches the ball in entrance of Pat Surtain II, #2 of the Denver Broncos, throughout the first quarter at AT&T Stadium on Nov. 7, 2021 in Arlington, Texas. (Richard Rodriguez/Getty Pictures)
Parsons was drafted three spots after Surtain with the twelfth choose by the Cowboys.
Some consultants have projected Parsons to land the primary $200 million contract by a non-quarterback in NFL historical past.
