The Las Vegas Raiders have made AJ Cole the NFL's highest-paid punter with a reported four-year, $15.8 million contract extension. The deal includes $11 million guaranteed.
During his six seasons with the Raiders, Cole has averaged 48.6 yards per punt with a career-long of 83 yards kicked during the 2023 season. That same season, Cole also set an NFL record with an average of 63.6 yards per punt in a single game, compiling 318 yards on five kicks versus the New York Giants. More than 41% of his punts have been downed inside the 20-yard line through his career.