It’s finally official. The Green Bay Packers have secured a significant contract extension with their quarterback Jordan Love. Though negotiations took longer than anticipated, both parties have now reached an agreement ensuring a long-term commitment.
During the initial stages of training camp, the quarterback missed practice while finalizing the deal, but he’s now prepared to proceed.
After an impressive season where he finished second in the NFL for touchdown passes, throwing 18 touchdowns with only one interception in the last eight games, and delivering one of the team’s best playoff performances, the Packers are convinced he is their next franchise quarterback. This substantial contract solidifies that belief.
With padded practices on the horizon, the Packers needed to finalize the deal, and they’ve successfully done so.
Full Contract Details:
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the extension is for four years and worth $220 million, averaging $55 million per year, matching the NFL record held by Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence. The deal includes a record-breaking $75 million signing bonus, all to be paid by December.
The quarterback now becomes the highest-paid in NFL history.
Contract Details:
Length: Four years
Total Value: $220 million
Average Salary: $55 million
Signing Bonus: $75 million
The Packers are undoubtedly pleased with this outcome. General Manager Brian Gutekunst faced criticism for trading up to draft the quarterback in 2020 despite a more pressing need at wide receiver. After three years of learning behind Aaron Rodgers, the quarterback demonstrated enough in his first year as a starter for the Packers to place their trust in him as their next franchise leader.
In 2023, he threw 32 touchdown passes with 11 interceptions, including 18 touchdowns and just one pick in the final eight games. He then led the Packers to a notable 48-32 playoff victory over the Dallas Cowboys, earning an almost perfect 157.2 passer rating.
He had to bide his time for this opportunity, but his moment has now arrived.
