A.J. Terrell Agrees To Four-Year Extension With Falcons
Atlanta Falcons All-Pro cornerback A.J. Terrell agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension that includes $65.8 million guaranteed, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The No. 16 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Clemson has racked up 247 tackles, one sack, four forced fumbles, four interceptions, and 43 passes defended in his first 61 pro games. He was named a second-team All-Pro in 2021. Terrell now becomes the second-highest-paid cornerback in NFL history, and the Falcons lock down a key defensive piece to go along with Pro Bowl safeties Jessie Bates III and Justin Simmons.
Falcons Expected To Sign A.J. Terrell To A Second Deal
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell is scheduled to play on his fifth-year option at $12.3 million this year, but the Falcons are expected to sign him to a second deal before negotiations get tense. While Terrell, the 16th overall pick in 2020, has been good for the Falcons, he's gone two seasons without an interception and has had some rough moments as well. The top of the cornerback market is at $21 million per year, and Terrell's camp is sure to ask for close to that, but the Falcons should push back and hope to come in around the $17 million range, according to The Athletic's Josh Kendall. The 25-year-old finished last year with 45 tackles (34 solo) and 11 pass breakups in 17 games. He's considered one of the better cover corners in the league, but the Falcons probably want to see him force more turnovers if they are going to pay him.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (head) is questionable to return with a head injury after a collision with New York Jets running back Breece Hall in the first quarter of Sunday's game. Terrell stayed down on the turf for a while before heading to the locker room. He is questionable to return currently but there's a good chance that he's done for the day considering it's a head injury.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, the Falcons picked up the fifth-year option on cornerback A.J. Terrell. He's now on tap to earn over $12 million in 2024, although both sides aim to work out a long-term extension. The 24-year-old was selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Since then, he's appeared in 44 games and totaled 202 tackles (149 solo), 32 passes defensed, four picks, and one sack. While he won't offer much to IDP managers, his presence should continue to benefit the Falcons defense as a whole.
Atlanta Falcons defensive back A.J. Terrell (hamstring) is active for the Week 11 matchup against the Chicago Bears. This is great news as the Falcons will get their top corner back after he missed each of the last three games. The 24-year-old has 29 tackles and five passes defended in seven games this season. His return is huge for this defense in what could possibly be a high-scoring matchup with the Bears. The Falcons defense is certainly not worth streaming, but getting Terrell back is a plus for this team.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell (hamstring) has been ruled out of the team's Thursday night game in Week 10 against the Carolina Panthers. It will be Terrell's third straight game on the sidelines as he deals with a hamstring injury. Cornell Armstrong and Darren Hall are expected to start again this weekend, but the recently acquired Rashad Fenton could see his role grow with Terrell still out. In his seven games played for the Falcons this year, Terrell has 29 tackles (20 solo), five passes defensed and a fumble recovery. Atlanta's defense/special teams will be a shaky fantasy option, but they're on the streaming radar on Thursday against the last-place Panthers.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (hamstring) has been ruled out for the Week 9 game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. It will be his second straight game missed after injuring his hamstring in Week 7. With the 24-year-old out again, expect to see Rashad Fenton and Isaiah Oliver take on bigger roles in Atlanta's secondary as a result. Terrell's absence will be good news for Chargers wideouts Joshua Palmer and DeAndre Carter, who will operate as starters with both Mike Williams (ankle) and Keenan Allen (hamstring) out. The Falcons defense/special teams should be avoided as a starting fantasy unit in Week 9 against a Bolts offense that is still more than capable of putting up points without Williams and Allen in the lineup.
The Atlanta Falcons received "decent news" about cornerback A.J. Terrell (hamstring), and head coach Arthur Smith called Terrell "week-to-week" after he was injured in the Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Fellow cornerback Dee Alford (hamstring) is considered day-to-day. Terrell will most likely be questionable for the Week 8 meeting against the Carolina Panthers. If Terrell is unable to suit up this weekend, it will be good news for Panthers top wideout DJ Moore. In seven contests so far in 2022, Terrell has 29 tackles (20 solo), five passes defensed and a fumble recovery in his third NFL season.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (hamstring) has been ruled out for the remainder of Week 7 versus the Cincinnati Bengals. This is bad news for a struggling Atlanta secondary versus Cincinnati's phenomenal passing attack. Mike Ford and Dee Alford should be in line for more snaps with Terrell sidelined.
Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell (thigh) is questionable to return against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6. He recovered a fumble before exiting the contest. All in all, the 24-year-old has amassed 28 tackles through parts of six games. His absence could bode well for Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk, and the entire 49ers' offense as they look to mount a second-half comeback on the road.
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