Pat Surtain II's four-year, $96 million contract extension with the Denver Broncos set a new benchmark for defensive backs in the NFL. Winning the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year award shortly after signing, Surtain is now viewed as a bargain compared to recent contracts signed by fellow cornerbacks. Notably, Derek Stingley Jr. has reset the market with a three-year, $90 million deal averaging $30 million annually, outpacing Surtain’s average of $24 million. With the salary cap increasing, this trend could see Surtain's contract become even more favorable for Denver, prompting discussions about a potential renegotiation down the line.