The NFL offseason is heating up. We've moved into OTAs, minicamps are just around the corner, and before we know it, preseason football will be here. But while players are hitting the field, the front offices are still busy locking down their 2026 draft classes—and the Atlanta Falcons just made some serious noise.

This week, the Falcons set a new precedent in rookie contracts. Second-round pick Avieon Terrell signed a fully guaranteed deal, making him the lowest-drafted player in NFL history to receive that kind of guarantee as a rookie. That's a game-changer.

Here's what it means: agents across the league now have a shiny new benchmark to point to in negotiations. Expect every player drafted before pick No. 48 to push for similar terms. It might not be long before fully guaranteed rookie contracts become the standard—not just for first-rounders, but for the top half of the second round too. Take the Pittsburgh Steelers, who grabbed Germie Bernard at No. 47. They could feel the heat next.

But for Terrell, this offseason is about more than just the contract. It's personal. He's the younger brother of Falcons standout cornerback A.J. Terrell, and the two are now set to line up together in Atlanta's secondary for years to come. The moment went viral on social media, putting the Terrells in the same conversation as other NFL brother duos like the Watts, Heywards, and Griffins.

Like his older brother, Avieon made a name for himself at Clemson. He was a standout cornerback who chose to skip his senior season and enter the 2026 NFL Draft. Over three seasons with the Tigers, he racked up 125 tackles, 25 pass breakups, and three interceptions. Now, he's joining his brother in Atlanta with a record-setting contract to kick off his pro career. Not a bad start.