There is a new highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.
The Denver Broncos have inked cornerback Pat Surtain to massive contract extension. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, it’s a four-year, $96 million deal that also includes $77.5 million guaranteed which makes him the new No. 1 on the list:
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Sources: The #Broncos and star CB Patrick Surtain II have agreed to terms on a massive 4-year extension worth $96M — $24M per year.
The 24-year-old gets $77.5M guaranteed. The deal done by Tory Dandy of CAA makes Surtain the highest-paid DB in NFL history 💰 💰 💰 pic.twitter.com/ZU8YzmiTaj
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 4, 2024
Surtain, 24, is considered one of the NFL’s best players at his position.
Denver selected Surtain the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. He is a two-time Pro Bowler and one-time All-Pro. Surtain has totaled 187 tackles, 36 pass breakups and seven interceptions through his first three seasons in the NFL.
Earlier this offseason, the Broncos signed guard Quinn Meinerz to a four-year, $80 million deal.
Surtain’s extension comes after Denver moved on from safety Justin Simmons this spring.
