The Las Vegas Raiders made a long-term investment on Monday, signing AJ Cole to a four-year extension that makes him the highest-paid punter in the NFL.
The extension is well-earned, as Cole has proved himself as one of the best punters in the NFL. He has earned two first-team All-Pro honors (2021, 2023), made three Pro Bowls (2021-23) and hit a career high in yards per punt last season with 50.8. While it is likely Cole’s time atop the financial mountain will be short (Logan Cooke (Jacksonville Jaguars) and Jack Fox (Carolina Panthers) will likely eclipse that mark next offseason), it is a wise investment by the Raiders for someone who has proven their elite status.