A league source confirmed that the Packers and quarterback Jordan Love have agreed to a one-year contract extension that will keep him in Green Bay through the 2024 season. the athlete. NFL Network first announced the move. Here’s what you need to know: According to reports, the two sides chose the fifth year option, instead with a less expensive contract extension. The value of the contract extension is $22.5 million, including $13.5 million fully guaranteed. The fifth-year option would have cost $20.272 million fully guaranteed for the 2024 season. Love…
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Peter Skowronski at No. 15? Packers picks evaluated in Dane Brugler’s full mock draft
We’re just over a week away from Marquee’s event for the NFL offseason, the 2023 NFL Draft. The Packers currently carry 10 draft picks, one each in the first, second, third, and fourth rounds, two in the fifth round, and four in the seventh round. the athlete Draft analyst Dane Brugler dropped his 32-team, seven-round draft pick on Monday, so let’s take a look at the players he’s projected to the Packers and offer some thoughts on each pick. Round 1, Pick No. 15: Peter Skoronski, G, Northwestern I’d be…
Read MorePackers coach Matt LaFleur on Jordan Love: ‘We all need to lower our expectations of him’
The Packers are moving forward as if Jordan Love will be the starting quarterback for the team in 2023 while trade negotiations involving longtime starter Aaron Rodgers continue. But head coach Matt LaFleur said Tuesday that Green Bay doesn’t expect Love to perform immediately at Rodgers’ level during his 18 seasons with the franchise. Here’s what you need to know: “We all have to lower our expectations (of love),” said Lafleur. The coach added that the franchise is excited about Love but cannot expect him to play like Rodgers, whom…
Read MoreWhile the Packers are working on a trade for Aaron Rodgers, here’s what they still have to do
With the first wave of free agency in the rearview mirror, the Packers haven’t passed over their offseason priority: resolving the Aaron Rodgers situation. Negotiations between Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst and Jets General Manager Joe Douglas are ongoing as they prepare to see each other at the NFL’s annual league meeting in Phoenix later this week and into next. Rodgers will be traded to the Jets (right?). It’s just a matter of time, and Green Bay’s sixth-year GM seems to be playing it tough in order to get the…
Read MoreNFL free agency takeaways: Darren Waller trade winner? Next Austin Eckler team?
Aaron Rodgers has yet to announce if he plans to leave the Packers for the Jets, but other players found themselves on the move Tuesday, day two of the NFL’s legal tampering period. The Raiders sent tight end Darren Waller to the Giants, the Colts traded cornerback Stephon Gilmour to the Cowboys, and the Chargers gave back Austin Eckler permission to look for a trade. the athleteKallen Kahler, Mike Sandow, and Tim Graham share their thoughts on the latest news from across the NFL: The Raiders traded tight end Darren…
Read MoreFive notes from Packers GM Brian Gutekunst interview: Mason Crosby back?
Indianapolis – Contrary to what it may seem, the Packers do have a football team out of Aaron Rodgers. While the four-time quarterback’s MVP status remains the staple story not only about the Packers but the entire league here at the 2023 NFL Combine, there were other takeaways that didn’t involve Rodgers from General Manager Brian Gutekunst’s interview with the media Tuesday morning. Let’s dig deeper. The future is in kicker Since being drafted by the Packers in the sixth round in 2007, Mason Crosby hasn’t missed a game in…
Read More2023 NFL Pro Bowl Games: The AFC headlines Derek Carr’s stellar performance on Thursday
The AFC went 9-3 going into the 2023 NFL Pro Bowl games after winning the accurate passes, lightning strike and longest drive events. Here’s what you need to know: The NFC earned three points by winning the Shuffle event. Derek Carr has performed in the accuracy passing competition, leading all QBs with 31 points. The Pro Bowl will continue Sunday with five other events and flag football. The AFC takes the lead in #ProBowlGames! Contests continue Sunday at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN/ABC! pic.twitter.com/cWDCi0H2qu – NFL February 3, 2023 the…
Read MorePackers’ to-do list: The QB’s dilemma, restructuring contracts and free lead agents
Now that the dust has settled on a waning end to the Packers’ 2022 campaign, the organization’s attention is turning toward what needs to be done this season to ensure that last season’s disintegration is not repeated. Let’s imagine we gain access to the whiteboards of General Manager Brian Gutkunst and Coach Matt Lafleur as they plan the team’s next steps. Here’s what their off-season checklist might look like. And just as a reminder, these are predictions of what the “packers” think. will They do, not what I think they…
Read MoreNFL playoffs pick against the spread: Vic Tavor predictions
Let’s not break our arms and pat ourselves on the back. Yes, 4-2 was nice. But we needed to go undefeated in the playoffs to make up for the regular season. Betting lines are especially difficult this week. We think the number of Eagles – favored by the 7.5 – is pretty low. The Eagles were 8-5 against the spread despite being an all-week favorite before Jalen Hurts was injured. Then they lost their last four ATS games, with Hurts getting the kinks at the end. They play their home…
Read MoreNFL Announces 5 Teams That Will Play Games In Europe Next Season: Who Makes The Trip?
The American Football League will return to the UK and Germany next season, as well announced the league Thursday the five teams designed to play internationally. The competitors facing each team at the European Games will be announced when the full NFL schedule is released later this year. Here’s what you need to know: The Bills and Titans will play at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. The Jaguars will return to Wembley Stadium to play in London for the tenth time in franchise history. The Chiefs and Patriots will both…
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