The Raiders are busy extending their key special teamers. After reportedly extending kicker Daniel Carlson earlier tonight, the Raiders have now inked punter AJ Cole to a four-year extension, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
Cole joined the Raiders as an undrafted free agent out of N.C. State in 2019, and he hasn’t missed a single game for the organization since that time. Cole has appeared in 12 games this season, compiling 2,505 yards on 49 punts (good for a league-leading 51.1 yards per punt).
The terms of Cole’s deal haven’t been reported, but Garafolo notes that Cole will be among the four highest-paid punters in the NFL. Seahawks punter Michael Dickson became the highest-paid player at his position when he signed a pact worth $3.5M per year.
The Raiders front office is making significant investments in their special teams aces. Earlier tonight, the organization signed Carlson to a four-year pact worth $18.4M, including a $4M signing bonus and $10.2M in guaranteed.
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