In three seasons, the Atlanta Falcons have completed with a 7-10 file. That was both final or second to final every year within the NFC South. Atlanta determined it was time to make a change this offseason. They parted methods with former head coach Arthur Smith. To exchange him, they employed former Flacons defensive coordinator, Raheem Morris. He was beforehand the DC of the Rams.
Over the previous few weeks, Atlanta has added a couple of defensive gamers to their roster. That features free agent Justin Simmons and buying and selling with the Patriots for Matt Judon. At present, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community reported the Falcons are signing one among their former first-round picks. AJ Terrell is getting a four-year, $81 million extension with $65 million assured from the Falcons. That makes him the second-highest-paid CB ever when it comes to annual common worth (AAV).
AJ Terrell signed a multi-year, long-term extension with the Falcons
Sources: The #Falcons and CB AJ Terrell agreed on a 4-year extension value $81M with $65.8M successfully totally assured — 2nd highest paid CB ever.
The deal negotiated by @DavidMulugheta and Trevon Smith of @AthletesFirst has the biggest assure ever for a CB on a 4-yr deal. pic.twitter.com/vWzr3N2Ss7
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 22, 2024
With the sixteenth choose within the 2020 NFL draft, the Falcons chosen CB AJ Terrell out of Clemson. The 25-year-old has began all 61 video games in his skilled profession. Final season, he didn’t miss a sport for Atlanta and performed in 94% of their defensive snaps. In 4 seasons, Terrell has 247 mixed and 183 solo tackles together with 4 interceptions and 43 passes defended. Terrell’s finest marketing campaign was in 2021 when he was voted second-team All-Professional and had three interceptions. Sadly, he didn’t have any interceptions in 2022 or 2023. That’s doubtless why Terrell has not been named to the Professional Bowl regardless of being among the finest, man protection corners within the league.
AJ Terrell’s deal is value as much as $81 million and he was assured $65 million at signing. That makes his AAV $20.25 million per season. Barely behind Jaire Alexander of the Inexperienced Bay Packers at $21 million. Taking part in with Terrell within the secondary is proficient security Jessie Bates. Simply final week, the Falcons signed free agent Professional Bowl security Justin Simmons who will doubtless begin in 2024 for Atlanta. To not point out they traded for pass-rusher Matt Judon. Falcons proprietor Arthur Clean has not been shy about paying gamers this offseason. We’ll see if that turns into success on the sector for Atlanta. They open the season on Sunday, September 8 at residence vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers.
