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Another productive year Terrell finished the 2024 campaign with 66 tackles (50 solo) and six pass breakups, including two interceptions, in 17 games.

Impact The fifth-year pro also played on more than 90 percent of the defensive snaps in 16 of 17 contests. Terrell, who signed a four-year, $81-million extension with the Falcons in August, has recorded at least 45 stops and six pass breakups in all five of his seasons.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

A.J. Terrell Jr. ends Chargers' WR screen in a hurry Atlanta Falcons' defensive back A.J. Terrell Jr. reads a wide receiver screen pass to perfection and puts a big hit on Los Angeles Chargers'...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Nine tackles in Week 9 Terrell finished Sunday's 27-21 win over Dallas with nine tackles (five solo).

Impact Terrell was the third-leading tackler for the Falcons on Sunday behind Kaden Elliss (13) and Nate Landman (10). Terrell played in 95 of the Falcons' defensive snaps, and he has played at least 60 snaps on defense in seven of nine regular-season games this year. For the season, Terrell has logged 49 tackles (39 solo), four pass breakups and two interceptions.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs another pick vs. Bucs Terrell recorded seven total tackles (six solo) and one interception in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact The Clemson product finished tied as the Falcons' second-leading tackler Sunday, trailing only Kaden Elliss' 11-stop effort. Terrell was also one of two Falcons to pick off Baker Mayfield in Week 8, intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter to help Atlanta maintain a two-score lead. The 26-year-old corner is expected to continue making plays for the Falcons' defense in Week 9, when the Cowboys come to Atlanta.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers first pickoff of campaign Terrell posted three tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 38-20 Week 6 win over the Panthers.

Impact Terrell finished with a season-low tackle total, but he also came up with a big pickoff. With the Falcons up eight points early in the fourth quarter, Terrell intercepted Andy Dalton after Carolina had advanced to Atlanta's 32 yard line. It was Terrell's first interception since he tallied three in the 2021 campaign.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk Cousins, A.J. Terrell Jr. speak after 38-20 win at Carolina Kirk Cousins and A.J. Terrell Jr. speak to the media following the Atlanta Falcons' 38-20 win vs the Carolina Panthers

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons hardly look like a team turning things around in an ugly loss to Steelers in Week 1

After six straight losing seasons, nothing less than a trip to the playoffs will do for the Atlanta Falcons

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • Associated Press

A.J. Terrell, Justin Simmons, & others speak on excitement for regular season | Press Conference Atlanta Falcons A.J. Terrell, Justin Simmons, and Casey Washington spoke with the media ahead of the beginning of the regular season against...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

A.J. Terrell on signing contract extension, staying home in Atlanta: 'I don't take none of it for granted' The Atlanta cornerback is locked in with the Falcons for four more years.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

A.J. Terrell shares his thoughts on new contract, final week of preseason A.J. Terrell shares his thoughts on new contract, final week of preseason after final preseason game | Press Conference

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

A trio of stats that tell the story of A.J. Terrell's career — so far Cornerback A.J. Terrell's contract was extended through the 2028 season on Thursday.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Inks four-year extension Terrell agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Falcons on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact The deal includes $65.8 million guaranteed, and makes Terrell the second-highest paid corner on a per-year basis at $20.25 million behind Packers' Jaire Alexander, per Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com. Terrell, who the Falcons took 16th overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, had his best season in 2021, when he earned Second-Team All-Pro honors after registering 81 tackles (52 solo), including 1.0 sacks, 16 passes defended, three interceptions and one forced fumble across 16 regular-season games. He hasn't recorded an interception over the last two seasons, but he has been one of the most effective corners in the league since being drafted. Terrell is part of an Atlanta defense that includes All-Pro safeties Jessie Bates and Justin Simmons, as well as four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Matthew Judon.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta Falcons sign cornerback A.J. Terrell to 4-year contract extension

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AUGUST 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Falcons CB A.J. Terrell near $81M extension Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J.Terrell agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension, according to reports Thursday.Terrell was owed...

AUGUST 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

REPORT: A.J. Terrell, Falcons agree to 4-year contract extension The deal is reportedly worth $81 million, making Terrell the second-highest paid cornerback ever.

AUGUST 22, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Falcons training camp: A.J. Terrell leads the defense in a bounce-back day Atlanta's defense recorded two interceptions and made it increasingly tough for Kirk Cousins to get the ball in the hands of his offensive w...

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

A.J. Terrell is mic'd up during joint practice with the Miami Dolphins Cornerback A.J. Terrell gets mic'd up during the second day of joint practice with the Miami Dolphins.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

A.J. Terrell is Mic'd Up during joint practice with the Miami Dolphins | Atlanta Falcons

AUGUST 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Terrell focused on getting ready for the season, his agent can handle any contract extension FLOWERY BRANCH – Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell is practicing fully while he’s in line for a lucrative contract extension.

JULY 28, 2024 • AJC.COM

A.J. Terrell 'all in with the team' as contract negotiations continue Terrell said he's focusing his attention on the field while letting the process play out for a possible fifth-year extension.

JULY 25, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Watch: A.J. Terrell on the opening of Falcons training camp Defensive back A.J. Terrell met with the media on the field Thursday after the first practice of training camp for the Falcons.

JULY 25, 2024 • AJC.COM

A.J. Terrell, Jessie Bates III set the secondary example: 'Everyone in the rooms is following their lead' Secondary coach Justin Hood breaks down the leadership styles of cornerback A.J. Terrell and safety Jessie Bates III.

JUNE 6, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

NFL Mock Draft 5.0: Falcons find long-term running mate for A.J. Terrell For years, the cornerback position opposite A.J. Terrell has been a revolving door. If quarterbacks go early, would the Falcons be enticed b...

APRIL 3, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Notes on a (hypothetical) A.J. Terrell extension A.J. Terrell is playing on his fifth-year option in 2024. Would the Falcons be ready -- and willing -- to keep him in Atlanta longer?

MARCH 28, 2024 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

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