Atlanta Falcons
Falcons pick up A.J. Terrell’s $12.34 million fifth-year option
Falcons center back A.J. Terrel (24) blocks a pass to Steelers wide receiver Josh Jackson (18) during the third quarter against the Steelers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday, December 4, 2022.
Miguel Martinez / miguel.martinezjimenez@ajc.com
By D. Orlando Ledbetter
April 28, 2023FLOWERY BRANCH — The Falcons, as expected, will pick up cornerback A.J. Terrell’s fifth-year option of $12.34 million, according to NFL Media.
Falcons general manager Terry Fontenot and coach Arthur Smith declined to comment about Terrell’s option over the past few weeks.
Terrell was picked 16th overall in 2020 and has been a starter since his rookie season.
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Honored by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his "long and distinguished reporting in the field of pro football," D. Orlando Ledbetter, Esq. has covered the NFL 28 seasons. A graduate of Howard University, he's a winner of Georgia Sportswriter of the Year and three Associated Press Sports Editor awards.
