Jalen Ramsey's extension makes him highest-paid CB in NFL

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Jalen Ramsey's new Dolphins extension makes him highest-paid CB in NFL

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Sep 6, 2024 11:44 AM ET

Jalen Ramsey is once again the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history.

According to Ian Rapoport and Cameron Wolfe of NFL Media, Ramsey and the Miami Dolphins have agreed to a three-year, $72.3 million contract extension. The $24.1 million yearly is the highest average annual salary for any defensive back in league history.

The #Dolphins and All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey have agreed on another huge extension, this time a 3-year, $72.3M deal to make him the highest paid CB in the NFL again(!), per me and @CameronWolfe.

The $24.1M per year deal was negotiated by @DavidMulugheta of @AthletesFirst. pic.twitter.com/nrmYQYpBDM

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 6, 2024

Patrick Surtain II signed a four-year, $96 million extension with the Denver Broncos earlier this week, so Ramsey’s new deal barely tops that on an average annual basis.

The contract is Ramsey's second in his career, making him the highest-paid defensive back in NFL history. He previously accomplished that feat when he signed an extension with the Los Angeles Rams in 2020.

The Dolphins acquired Ramsey in a trade with the Rams last offseason. Ramsey suffered a knee injury in training camp and missed the first half of the season, but he immediately resumed playing at a high level when he returned. The 29-year-old finished with three interceptions and made his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl despite playing only 10 games.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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