Terrell finished the 2024 campaign with 66 tackles (50 solo) and six pass breakups, including two interceptions, in 17 games. 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.
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Team
Atlanta Falcons
Birthdate
9/23/1998 (26)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 1; Pk (ATL)
Birthplace
Atlanta, GA, USA
Position
CB
College
Clemson
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Atlanta Falcons
2020-Present
(5 seasons)
Terrell finished the 2024 campaign with 66 tackles (50 solo) and six pass breakups, including two interceptions, in 17 games. 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.
Terrell finished Sunday's 27-21 win over Dallas with nine tackles (five solo). 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.
Terrell recorded seven total tackles (six solo) and one interception in Sunday's 31-26 win over the Buccaneers. 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.
Terrell posted three tackles (two solo) and an interception in Sunday's 38-20 Week 6 win over the Panthers. 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.
Terrell agreed to a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Falcons on Thursday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. The deal includes $65.8 million guaranteed, and it 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.