Denver Broncos Sign Patrick Surtain to Record-Breaking $96 Million Contract Extension
In a monumental move, the Denver Broncos have officially secured star cornerback Patrick Surtain with a four-year contract extension worth $96 million. This deal, which averages $24 million annually, makes Surtain the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history, surpassing the previous record held by Jaire Alexander of the Green Bay Packers, who earns $21 million per year.
Surtain, drafted ninth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft, has quickly become a cornerstone of the Broncos’ defense. His stellar play has earned him Pro Bowl selections in each of his first two seasons and a first-team All-Pro honor in 2022. Surtain’s contributions were key in the Broncos’ victory over the Kansas City Chiefs last season, snapping a long losing streak against their division rivals.
The 24-year-old cornerback’s new deal solidifies his place as a franchise leader as the Broncos look to contend in the AFC West, facing top quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Justin Herbert. Surtain’s presence will be pivotal in maintaining Denver’s defensive strength against tough competition.
Surtain’s extension also sets a new standard for defensive player contracts in the NFL. Eyes are now on Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, who was drafted just three spots after Surtain and is expected to negotiate his own record-breaking deal in the near future.
With Surtain locked in, the Broncos have ensured that their defense will continue to be one of the most formidable in the league for years to come.
