Broncos give CB Pat Surtain II $5M raise in contract adjustment

Denver rewards its star DPOY cornerback.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 21 min read

The former NFL Defensive Player of the Year has been a Pro Bowler four times and an All-Pro three times. Via @RapSheet on X

What happened: The Broncos and star cornerback Pat Surtain II agreed on a contract adjustment that gives him a $5M raise now. The deal also lets him earn up to $5M more next year if he makes the Pro Bowl or earns All-Pro honors. Surtain is the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year.

Why it matters: The adjustment rewards one of the league's premier cornerbacks and a cornerstone of Denver's defense heading into the 2026 season. Locking in added value for a player of Surtain's pedigree underscores his standing as a franchise anchor and ties future earnings to continued elite play.

By the numbers: Surtain enters 2026 as a four-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro who has already been named NFL Defensive Player of the Year. The new structure adds $5M immediately and a further $5M in potential earnings next year tied to a Pro Bowl or All-Pro nod.

What to watch: Watch whether Surtain reaches the Pro Bowl or All-Pro selection that would trigger the additional $5M in 2026.

Sources

@RapSheet 2026-06-02T20:03:10.058082+00:00

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