AUBURN — DJ Durkin signed a new deal to remain defensive coordinator on Alex Golesh 's Auburn football coaching staff and received a one-year extension, according to a copy of his contract that was obtained by the Montgomery Advertiser .

Durkin's previous contract was set to end in January 2028, but his latest deal, which was signed Dec. 4, runs out a year later. After receiving a considerable pay bump ahead of the 2025 season, Durkin isn't making more money working for Golesh.

Durkin will make $2.7 million for the 2026 season and was slated to make the same amount on his previous deal. Durkin made $2.5 million for the 2025 campaign, and like his previous deal, Durkin's annual salary will receive a $200,000 annual retention bonus.

Based on annual salary, Durkin's now four-year

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