Here are some details on recent new contracts around the NFC: Eric Wilson, LB (Packers): One year, $1.38MM. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Wilson’s new contract with Green Bay includes a base salary of $1.21MM and a signing bonus of $167.5K. Kristian Welch, LB (Packers): One year, $1.21MM. Demovsky also tells us that Welch’s re-signed deal will have a base salary of $1.13MM … [Read more...] about NFC Contract Details: Packers, Moore, Maddox, Burns
Packers HC Matt LaFleur Surprised By RB Moves
The Packers were one of the major players in the free agent RB carousel. The team couldn’t convince Aaron Jones to take a pay cut, leading to the veteran’s release. The Packers quickly scooped up former Raiders star Josh Jacobs as Jones’ replacement, completely revamping the top of their depth chart. [RELATED: Packers Sign RB Josh Jacobs] While it seemed likely that the Packers … [Read more...] about Packers HC Matt LaFleur Surprised By RB Moves
Raiders’ Josh Jacobs Offer Did Not Approach Packers’ Proposal
Perhaps the busiest day in terms of RB1 movement in NFL history sent Josh Jacobs to Green Bay. This came after multiple reports indicated Raiders interest in keeping their 2023 franchise player. The Raiders did make Jacobs an offer, and The Athletic’s Vic Tafur indicates it was the second-best proposal the former rushing champion received this month (subscription required). But … [Read more...] about Raiders’ Josh Jacobs Offer Did Not Approach Packers’ Proposal
Packers Sign K Greg Joseph
Greg Joseph will not be with the Vikings in 2024, but he will remain in the NFC North. The veteran kicker has agreed to a deal with the Packers, agent Brett Tessler announced on Tuesday. Joseph will earn up to $1.3MM on this one-year contract, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. As Tessler notes, the 29-year-old drew interest from other teams, but he preferred to join Green … [Read more...] about Packers Sign K Greg Joseph
Packers Begin Jordan Love Extension Talks
Last offseason, the Packers replaced Jordan Love‘s fifth-year option with a one-year extension. No new pact can be agreed upon until at least May 4, but talks on that front have begun. With Aaron Rodgers out of the picture, Green Bay made a short-term commitment to Love as the team’s 2024 starter. The $22.5MM pact the latter inked included escalators and bonuses as he helped … [Read more...] about Packers Begin Jordan Love Extension Talks