Broncos star CB Patrick Surtain II reportedly agreed to a $96 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid DB in NFL history (Video)

Denver Broncos star quarterback Patrick Surtain II has broken records since the start of the NFL season.

According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Surtain and the Broncos have agreed to a massive four-year, $96 million contract extension. At $24 million per year, he is the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. Surtain will also receive $77.5 million guaranteed.

Surtain, 24, has been a Bronco his entire career. He was drafted ninth overall out of Alabama in 2021, made the Pro Bowl the past two seasons and was a first-team All-Pro in 2022.

The previous record holder for the highest-paid cornerback was Jaire Alexander of the Green Bay Packers, who makes an average of $21 million per year. As ESPN’s Adam Schefter noted, Surtain’s big payday resets the market for his position.

Other teams will have to worry about their cornerbacks in the future, but not the Broncos, who open their season against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, with Surtain set to sign a multi-year contract.