There always has to be a first to make history in the NFL.
At cornerback, that appears to be Houston Texans star Derek Stingley Jr.
Stingley, fresh off an All-Pro season and top-five finish in defensive metrics, officially signed his three-year, $90 million extension that will make him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. Locked in through 2029, the third-year cornerback will be the first defensive back to earn $30 million per season.
While Carolina Panthers corner Jaycee Horn recently inked a $100 million extension, his annual salary is only $25 million.