Top 10 highest-paid CBs in the NFL ft. Falcons-A.J. Terrell's $81,000,000 four-year extension

The Arizona Cardinals have signed A.J. Terrell to a blockbuster four-year extension that makes him one of the best-paid cornerbacks in the NFL. According to CBS Sports, Terrell's new contract is worth $81 million, with $65.8 million guaranteed.

Ahead of the upcoming season, let's take a look at the best-paid cornerbacks in the NFL.

Top 10 highest-paid Cornerbacks in the NFL ft. A.J. Terrell

10. Jaylon Johnson, Chicago Bears - $19 million per year

The Chicago Bears signed Jaylon Johnson to a four-year, $76 million deal in March 2024. Johnson led the league in allowed passer rating (33.3) in 2023, so it was only a matter of time before he earned himself an extension.

Johnson will be a major part of the Caleb Williams-led revolution in Chicago for the foreseeable future.

T-8. Tyson Campbell, Jacksonville Jaguars - $19.1 million per year

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed Tyson Campbell to a four-year, $76.5 million extension in 2024. The University of Georgia alum earned the contract after tallying six interceptions in his first three years in the NFL.

According to Ian Rapoport, at the time of signing, Campbell was the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history who had not earned a Pro Bowl berth.

T-8. L’Jarius Sneed, Tennessee Titans - $19.1 million per year

For many years, L'Jarius Sneed has been considered one of the most underpaid cornerbacks in the NFL. However, following his departure from the Kansas City Chiefs, he earned a bumper contract with the Tennessee Titans.

The Titans signed Sneed to a four-year deal worth $76.4 million.

T-6. Trevon Diggs, Dallas Cowboys - $19.4 million per year

The Dallas Cowboys handed Trevon Diggs a five-year contract for $97 million in July 2023. Diggs led the NFL in interceptions in 2021 and has been a Pro Bowl-caliber cornerback ever since.

The Cowboys will hope that the All-Pro ball hawk recovers sufficiently from an ACL injury that ended his 2023 season prematurely.

T-6. Marshon Lattimore, New Orleans Saints - $19.4 million per year

The New Orleans Saints extended Marshon Lattimore's contract in September 2021. The contract was a five-year, $97 million extension.

Marshon Lattimore is one of the Saints' most important players and one of the league's best cornerbacks.

5. Marlon Humphrey, Baltimore Ravens - $19.5 million per year

Marlon Humphrey inked a five-year, $97.5 million contract extension with Baltimore in October 2020. Humphreys earned the contract after an impressive start to his NFL career.

The Ravens have made it a habit of restructuring their star CB's deal since the extension.

4. Jalen Ramsey, Miami Dolphins - $20 million per year

The Miami Dolphins signed Jalen Ramsey to a blockbuster five-year, $100 million extension in September. Ramsey has since joined the team and remains one of the best-paid defensive backs in the league.

3. A.J. Terrell, Atlanta Falcons - $20.25 million per year

The Atlanta Falcons have been busy in the 2024 off-season, and their deal with A.J. Terrell is further proof of their intention to contend. Terrell's new extension is worth $81 million.

2. Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns - $20.1 million per year

The Cleveland Browns signed Denzel Ward to a five-year extension worth $100.5 million in April 2022. Ward has repaid the Browns' faith and remains one of the best cornerbacks in the league.

1. Jaire Alexander, Green Bay Packers - $21,000,000

The Green Bay Packers rewarded Jaire Alexander for his impressive performances by inking him to a four-year, $84 million extension with the Green Bay Packers in May 2022.