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One position that often gets overlooked by many around the National Football League is special teams, especially when it comes down to punters and kickers.

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Raiders' AJ Cole's Contract Already Looks Like a Steal

The Las Vegas Raiders made history earlier in the offseason by having the highest-paid punter in the NFL on their roster when they decided to give AJ Cole a four-year contract, which reset the market for punters across the league.

AJ Cole Trusts the New Raiders Regime

The Las Vegas Raiders have been enjoying the play of their punter, AJ Cole , for six years now. They signed him to an extension this offseason that keeps him with the team for an additional four years, which shows how much faith they have in him as a player.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 29

Is AJ Cole The 2nd Best Player On The Las Vegas Raiders?

If there’s one thing that the Las Vegas Raiders get right on a consistent basis, it’s their punting game. It begs the question, is AJ Cole the second best player on this squad?

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Raiders have opportunity to invest further in special teams after AJ Cole extension

While the past few seasons have felt like a barren wasteland for Las Vegas Raiders fans in terms of hope, it has not been all bad for the team. The Raiders have at least been able to boast one of the most reliable special teams units in the league.

Maxx Crosby joins support over AJ Cole extension

The Las Vegas Raiders made a long-term investment on Monday, signing AJ Cole to a four-year extension that makes him the highest-paid punter in the NFL.

Raiders Make A.J. Cole NFL’s Highest-Paid Punter

There are certainly question marks going into this season on different areas of the Las Vegas Raiders roster, but one area where they are set with top-quality performers is the kicking game.

3 Raiders Players Who Need Contract Extensions After A.J. Cole Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new leadership tandem this season, which always changes the future outlook of the franchise. General manager John Spytek and head coach Pete Carroll, however, have both won at a high level, which is something the Silver and Black have not done in decades.

The Raiders Make Former NC State Punter AJ Cole the Highest Paid Punter in the NFL

The Las Vegas Raiders have signed former NC State punter AJ Cole to a 4-year extension worth $15.8 million, with $11 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid punter in the NFL.

Raiders Sign Punter A.J. Cole to Massive Deal

The Las Vegas Raiders agreed to a four-year deal worth nearly $16 million with Cole, a two-time All-Pro punter who has been a weapon for the Raiders since joining the team.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / May 26

Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro AJ Cole Becomes New Highest-Paid Punter

Kickers are people, too–and so are punters. That’s especially true when talking about a two-time first-team All-Pro. As such, Las Vegas Raiders general manager John Spytek made sure to keep field-flipping master AJ Cole around on a four-year, $15.8 million deal.

Raiders' AJ Cole Sends 4-Word Message After Record-Breaking Contract Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders brought in a new head coach and general manager tandem this offseason with Pete Carroll and John Spytek. These two are replacing Antonio Pierce and Tom Telesco, who helped the team win just four games during the 2024 NFL season.

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News: Cole becomes highest-paid punter with contract extension

Three-time Pro Bowler gets a raise heading into the season The Las Vegas Raiders have agreed to a contract extension with AJ Cole, making him the highest-paid punter in the NFL.

Toronto Blue Jays News / CBSSports.com / May 26

Raiders make A.J. Cole the NFL's highest-paid punter with four-year, $15.8 million extension, per reports

The three-time Pro Bowl selection is now under contract with Las Vegas through 2029

Las Vegas Raiders News / Dice City Sports / May 26

Raiders agree to record extension with All-Pro punter

The Las Vegas Raiders have made a move to keep their special teams strong. According to Fox Sports’ Jordan Schultz, the Raiders have agreed to a four-year contract extension with punter AJ Cole worth $15.8 million.

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Sources: Raiders' Cole now NFL's top-paid punter

The Raiders and All-Pro punter AJ Cole have agreed to a four-year, $15.8 million contract extension with $11 million guaranteed, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Raiders Make AJ Cole NFL’s Highest-Paid Punter With $15.8M Extension

The Las Vegas Raiders have secured one of their most reliable special teamers. Veteran punter AJ Cole has signed a four-year contract extension with the franchise.

Toronto Blue Jays News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 26

Raiders Make A.J. Cole Highest-Paid Punter In NFL

Jordan Schultz of FOX Sports reports that the Raiders have signed P A.J. Cole to a four-year, $15.8 million extension on Monday. According to Schultz, Cole’s contract includes $11 million guaranteed and makes him the highest-paid punter in the NFL.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Pro Football Talk / May 26

A.J. Cole agrees to extension that will make him the league's highest-paid punter

The Raiders have agreed to terms on an extension that will make A.J. Cole the NFL's highest-paid punter, Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports reports. Cole will receive a four-year, $15.8 million extension that includes $11 million guaranteed.

Las Vegas Raiders News / Las Vegas Raiders on SI / May 18

Raiders' AJ Cole Is Truly Elite

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking to get back to their winning ways in 2025. The Raiders have made a lot of moves this offseason that have put the franchise in the best position to be successful.

Raiders special teams: AJ Cole just misses out on leading league in punting

Daniel Carlson finishes 6th overall in kicking; return unit needs work AJ Cole III was his usual robust-self in the Las Vegas Raiders’ regular season finale against the Los Angeles Chargers this past Sunday.

Raiders' A.J. Cole did what no other punter in the entire NFL will do after a huge performance vs. Cleveland

The Las Vegas Raiders are now 2-2 and are soon to be headed east a bit where they will play their second division game of the year. Playing the Denver Broncos in Week 5 is a great way to get the season on track, because, even though they are also 2-2, they are not a very good team.

Las Vegas Raiders punter AJ Cole gives electric command to start Pennzoil 400

The folks in Las Vegas were treated to an extra special command ahead of the Pennzoil 400 with AJ Cole, Raiders punter, starting things off. Cole was fired up and ready to go this NASCAR Sunday.

Las Vegas Raiders News / The Raider Ramble / January 17, 2024

A.J. Cole III Emerges All-Pro Amidst Las Vegas Raiders’ Tumultuous Year

Las Vegas Raiders punters and NFL First-Team All-Pro lists are simply synonymous. From Hall of Famer Ray Guy to Shane Lechler and now A.J. Cole III, the Silver and Black’s penchant to churn out high-quality specialists is commonplace.

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