Star CB Gets Pay Bump
Denver Broncos Adjust Star Cornerback Pat Surtain II’s Contract, Increasing 2026 Base Salary by $5 Million
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The Denver Broncos agreed to adjust star cornerback Pat Surtain II’s contract, adding $5 million to his 2026 base salary, raising it from $7.632 million to $12.632 million. The deal also includes a $5 million incentive for 2026 if he is named to the Pro Bowl or selected as an All-Pro, with Pro Bowl bonuses counting only if he is an original selection. The restructure comes as Surtain begins the first year of his four-year, $96 million extension signed before the 2024 season. Broncos officials and reporters said the timing and bonus structure reflect Surtain’s elite production, including four straight Pro Bowls, first-team All-Pro honors in 2022 and 2024, and NFL Defensive Player of the Year recognition in 2024 amid a rising cornerback market.
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Before the adjustment, Surtain was reportedly set to make a $7.632 million base salary in 2026 while carrying a $16.8 million cap hit, per Over the Cap (as cited by Bleacher Report).
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Ian Rapoport reported the Broncos agreed to give Surtain a $5M raise “now” and a chance to earn “$5M more next year” with a Pro Bowl or All-Pro nod.
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Surtain’s 2024 Defensive Player of the Year season included four interceptions (with a pick-six), 11 passes defended, and a 58.9 passer rating allowed, according to Sporting News’ recap of his impact.
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Across his first five NFL seasons, Surtain has totaled 12 interceptions and 59 passes defended, per ESPN’s report.
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