Falcons sign Terrell to 4-year extension worth reported $81M

The Atlanta Falcons signed cornerback A.J. Terrell to a four-year extension, the club announced Thursday.

The deal is worth $81 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. It includes $65.8 million guaranteed, which represents the most guaranteed money a corner has received on a four-year deal.

The contract's $20.25-million average annual value ranks second among all corners, according to Over The Cap.

"A homegrown player, he embodies the characteristics and traits we want as a Falcon," general manager Terry Fontenot said in a statement. "He leads by example with his work ethic, and as a great teammate, he does anything he can to help this team win on a continuous basis."

Terrell, a second-team All-Pro in 2021, has 43 pass deflections and four interceptions in 61 career games. He's also tallied four forced fumbles and 11 tackles for loss.

The 25-year-old is joined by safeties Jessie Bates and recent signee Justin Simmons in the Falcons' secondary.