A.J. Terrell - salary, contract & career earnings
A.J. Terrell is a 25-year-old cornerback currently playing for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted in the first round as the 16th overall pick in 2020, after completing his college career at Clemson University. With four years of experience in professional football, Terrell continues to contribute to his team's defense. He is represented by David Mulugheta from Athletes First. A.J. Terrell's career earnings are $71,845,238.
Current contract
5 rows3 seasons to 2026 worth $57,344,000 · $36,000,000 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Atlanta Falcons | 26 | $3,344,000$3.3m | $25,000,000$25.0m | $28,344,000$28.3m | $28,344,000$28.3m |
| 2025 | Atlanta Falcons | 27 | $14,000,000$14.0m | - | $14,000,000$14.0m | $42,344,000$42.3m |
| 2026 | Atlanta Falcons | 28 | $15,000,000$15.0m | - | $15,000,000$15.0m | $57,344,000$57.3m |
| 2027 | Atlanta Falcons | 29 | $17,000,000$17.0m | - | $17,000,000$17.0m | $74,344,000$74.3m |
| 2028 | Atlanta Falcons | 30 | $19,000,000$19.0m | - | $19,000,000$19.0m | $93,344,000$93.3m |
Career earnings by season
9 rows7 seasons to 2026 worth $71,845,238 · $36,000,000 contracted across 2 further years to 2028
season running total contracted, not yet played
| YEAR | TEAM | AGE | BASE SALARY | SIGNING BONUS | CASH TOTAL | CUMULATIVE CASH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Atlanta Falcons | 22 | $610,000 | $7,964,180$8.0m | $8,769,670$8.8m | $8,769,670$8.8m |
| 2021 | Atlanta Falcons | 23 | $1,260,261 | - | $1,260,261 | $10,029,931$10.0m |
| 2022 | Atlanta Falcons | 24 | $1,910,523$1.9m | - | $1,910,523$1.9m | $11,940,454$11.9m |
| 2023 | Atlanta Falcons | 25 | $2,560,784$2.6m | - | $2,560,784$2.6m | $14,501,238$14.5m |
| 2024 | Atlanta Falcons | 26 | $3,344,000$3.3m | $25,000,000$25.0m | $28,344,000$28.3m | $42,845,238$42.8m |
| 2025 | Atlanta Falcons | 27 | $14,000,000$14.0m | - | $14,000,000$14.0m | $42,845,238$42.8m |
| 2026 | Atlanta Falcons | 28 | $15,000,000$15.0m | - | $15,000,000$15.0m | $42,845,238$42.8m |
| 2027 | Atlanta Falcons | 29 | $17,000,000$17.0m | - | $17,000,000$17.0m | $42,845,238$42.8m |
| 2028 | Atlanta Falcons | 30 | $19,000,000$19.0m | - | $19,000,000$19.0m | $42,845,238$42.8m |
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Number 174 of 1924 on the NFL all-time earnings list
The all-time list ranks every career on record, and this one has been paid $71,845,238 of it. 30.6% of it was signing or option bonus, against 33.0% across the league: more of this career than usual was base salary, which stops the day a player is released. A further $36,000,000 is written into seasons that have not been played, which the contracted money list ranks in full.
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Frequently asked questions
What is A.J. Terrell's net worth?
We publish career earnings rather than net worth. A.J. Terrell's career earnings are $71,845,238.
What is A.J. Terrell's 2026 salary?
A.J. Terrell's 2026 salary is $15,000,000.
Who does A.J. Terrell play for?
A.J. Terrell plays for Atlanta Falcons .
How many seasons of earnings are recorded for A.J. Terrell?
We hold 5 seasons of earnings history for A.J. Terrell.