Surtain's Contract: A Steal for Denver Broncos

0:00NFL stories making news on March 10th. The Denver Broncos contract with cornerback Patrick Surtain, the second, keeps looking smarter every day. Before the 2024 season, they gave him a four-year extension worth $96 million, making him the highest paid defensive back. In league history at the time, that deal averages $24 million a year, with $77.5 million in guarantees. Back then, those figures seem huge, but the market has exploded since. Now, after the Los Angeles Rams handed Trent McDuffy a $4-year $124 million contract, Surtain ranked sixth among top paid, cornerbacks. McDuffy leads at $31 million per year, followed by Sawskarder at $30.1 million. Derek Stingley at $30 million, JC Hornat, $25 million, and Jalen Ramsey at $24.1 million. As an analyst, see this as a steal for Denver, especially since Surtain is still viewed as one of the best at his position.

1:02His original rookie deal means he has four full years left, before the extension really kicks in during 2026. As salaries keep climbing league-wide, his team might push for a new deal down the line. For now though, he's locked in through the 2029 season at a real value. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage, some chase peace, I put my head in it, and so will I, solely pillow.com.