Falcons to extend All-Pro CB A.J. Terrell due to…
Everyone, without a doubt, believed that the Atlanta Falcons would select a cornerback later in the draft. At one point, the team told us straight out that they were planning to bring in a young cornerback. But eight selections passed with not a single defensive back. They selected four front-seven players: a running back, a wide receiver, and a quarterback, but there were no DBs selected. Following the draft, Terry Fontenot made some sardonic remarks about why the Falcons hadn’t selected a cornerback. All of this indicates their confidence in All-Pro cornerback A.J. Terrell, who is expected to receive a significant extension in the near future. The draft selections of the Atlanta Falcons point to an extension for A.J. Terrell. A.J. Terrell, a former first-round selection, has established himself as the Atlanta Falcons’ lockdown corner after a difficult beginning to his NFL career. He had an incredible season in 2021, and he had strong seasons in 2022 and 2023. Terrell is also entering the fifth year of his rookie deal; the Falcons run the possibility of losing him in March if they don’t sign him to an extension now. Having a corner like Terrell is essential, given the way the NFL is constructed these days. The Falcons’ confidence in their ability to close a deal is evident in their decision to pass on selecting a cornerback in the draft this year. On day one or two, they would have drafted a corner to create a safety net if they had any misgivings. Since Raheem Morris has always been A.J.’s biggest fan, Terry Fontenot has already expressed his wish to sign him to a long-term contract. It would be a mistake for the Falcons to let Terrell go. Four years ago, they selected him with their first-round pick, and as a lockdown corner, he has validated their decision. He has demonstrated that he is capable of doing anything you ask of him, not only catching the ball. He can tackle, get physical, and even lay the boom on unwary ball carriers. He has experience as a lockdown zone and man corner. Check out the post where I wrote down the potential figures the Falcons would be dealing with below if you’re curious what his contract would look like.
