{"id":188634,"date":"2024-09-07T15:24:04","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T19:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=188634"},"modified":"2024-09-07T15:24:04","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T19:24:04","slug":"miami-dolphins-how-jalen-rameys-contract-extension-compares-to-other-cornerbacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/09\/07\/miami-dolphins-how-jalen-rameys-contract-extension-compares-to-other-cornerbacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Miami Dolphins: How Jalen Ramey’s Contract Extension Compares to other Cornerbacks"},"content":{"rendered":"

ESPN’s Adam Schefter has reported<\/a> that superstar corner Jalen Ramsey’s contract extension with the Miami Dolphins is worth $72.3 million over the next three seasons. This immediately places Ramsey as the highest-paid player at his position.<\/p>\n

Superstar Jalen Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to terms on a massive contract extension.<\/h2>\n

Jalen Ramsey’s contract is well-earned. The former Florida State superstar easily grades as a top-10 cornerback<\/a> entering the 2024 campaign. Ramsey is a statistical outlier who has seven Pro Bowls to his name, a Super Bowl title, and a BSC National championship. The question is, how does this deal compare with Ramsey’s peers?<\/p>\n

The Top Five Highest Paid Corners<\/h3>\n

Second on the list of highest-paid corners is Denver Broncos’ Patrick Surtain II. The second-generation DB’s $24 million average annual value (AAV) is narrowly surpassed by Ramsey’s $24.1 AAV. The two are very closely ranked, with the Broncos’ star ranking<\/a> 4th in PFF’s grades. This range makes sense for both players.<\/p>\n

Next is Green Bay cornerback Jaire Alexander, whose contract gives him a $21 million AAV. At just 27 years old, the consensus top-10 option, and two-time Pro-Bowler is well worth the Packers’ financial commitment.<\/p>\n

Fourth is Atlanta corner AJ Terrell. The former Second-Team All-Pro selection’s deal gives him a $20.25 million AAV. While a down 2023 season places Terrell outside the top 32 in PFF’s list, the 25 year old has sky-high potential.<\/p>\n

Browns’ veteran Denzel Ward rounds out the top-five highest-paid cornerbacks with a $20.1 AAV. Ward is a three-time Pro-Bowler and graded just outside the top 15<\/a> at his position last year. He is a key reason why Cleveland’s defense is one of the most dangerous in all of football.<\/p>\n

The Rest of the Top Ten<\/h3>\n

According to USA Today<\/a>, the top ten includes the following stars:<\/p>\n