Surtain's Contract Now a Bargain as NFL Corners Soar

0:00On March 9th, the Denver Broncos landed a star in quarterback Patrick Surtain, the second with his 4-year, $96 million extension back. In 2024, making him the top paid at his position then. But now, that deal looks like an even bigger bargain as the market has exploded for elite cornerbacks. Just yesterday, the Los Angeles Rams inked Trent McDuffy to a record 4-year, $124 million packed with $100 million. Dollars guaranteed. Paying him $31 million a year and topping all cornerbacks league-wide. McDuffy had just arrived via trade from the Kansas City Chiefs on March 4th. Fans and analysts are buzzing about how Surtain, still seen as the best shutdown corner who erases top receivers game after game, now ranks 6th in. Orange annual value behind McDuffy, Ahmad Gardner, Derek Stingley Jr., Jay-C Horn, and Jalen Ramsey. It's a reminder of how fast NFL contracts escalate.

1:01The Broncos extended Surtain at the perfect moment in his young career, locking in value before five others surpassed him per year. His resume keeps proving he's elite, and this is just year 1 of the deal. With the positions pay soaring, expect Surtain to chase another extension soon, and likely reset the market himself as he dominates for years to come.