Terrell gets $65.8 million in guaranteed money, making him the second-highest-paid corner in league history. Terrell earned a PFF coverage grade of 74.6 last season, allowing 44 receptions for 508 yards and four touchdowns. He also tallied eight pass breakups, per PFF, but hasn’t notched an interception since 2021. The extension for Terrell is just the latest the Falcons have made to bolster their defense. They got aggressive last week when they went out and traded for pass-rusher Matthew Judon and signed safety Justin Simmons in a 24-hour span. The Falcons are building up their defense in Raheem Morris’ first season, which could bode well for them in an NFC South that lacks high-end talent outside of the Buccaneers.

Head coach Arthur Smith said the team will make a decision on Terrell on Saturday after having a chance to speak with medical professionals. Terrell being upgraded to a full participant is good for his Week 14 outlook, but if he doesn’t clear concussion protocol, he won’t play. While Terrell’s status remains wait-and-see, the Falcons have already ruled out LB Nate Landman (knee), RT Kaleb McGary (knee), DL David Onyemata (ankle), and DE LaCale London (knee) for Sunday’s contest against the Buccaneers.

Terrell will need to clear protocol if he hopes to suit up in Week 14 against the Buccaneers. The veteran corner has played in 12 games for the Falcons this season, allowing 31 receptions for 374 yards and three touchdowns while earning a PFF coverage grade of 72.0.

Terrell collided with Breece Hall in the first quarter and stayed down on the field for a while. After being checked out by trainers, Terrell walked to the locker room. Though losing Terrell would be a big blow to the Falcons’ defense, we don’t expect Tim Boyle to start lighting up the scoreboard.