Broncos make Patrick Cain the Su the highest paid defensive back in NFL history the Denver Broncos reportedly signed cornerback Patrick Cain to a 4-year $96 million contract extension on Wednesday the deal made certain the highest paid defensive back in NFL history the $24 million average annual value of Cain's deal is now tops in the NFL ahead of the Green Bay Packers gy Alexander at $21 million Cain the ninth overall pick by the Bron in the 2021 NFL draft has been one of the League's best corners the last two years he made the pro bow each of the last two seasons and was named a first team All Pro in 2022 serain services will be essential for the Broncos as they look to stay competitive in a division with the high-powered passing offense the Kansas City Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes Caine intercepted Mahomes last year and helped lead the Broncos to their first win over Kansas City since 2015 the Broncos also have to contend with the Los Angeles Chargers led by quarterback Justin Herbert in their division serane is now one of the first defensive draft picks in the 2021 draft to receive a lucrative extension he was going into the final base year of his rookie deal but the team could have exercised the fifth year option on his rookie deal keeping him under contract through the end of the 2025 season