Update:
Adam Caplan of ESPN reports thatย conversations between the Packers and WRย Jordy Nelson are “ongoing,” although there is currently noย timetable for an extension to get done.
- Caplan adds that Green Bay is expected to continue to work on addressing their unrestricted free agents before turning their attention veteran players currently under contract.
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Ian Rapoport reports that the Packers view a contract extension forย WR Jordy Nelson as an important offseason priority.
Green Bay has benefited from one of the most team-favorable contracts in the league for a few years now.
Nelson, 29 in May, signed aย four-year contract worthย $13.9 million that included just $5 million guaranteedย with the Packers back in 2011.ย Nelson is setย to make justย $2.55 million this year, so he’s clearly earned a sizable raise based on his play in the past few years.
Nelson’s three-year average stats include 67 receptions for 1,107 yards receiving and 10 touchdowns and that’s despite being four games due to injury and playing a seven-game stretch with guys likeย Seneca Wallace,ย Scott Tolzienย andย Matt Flynnย throwing him the ball.
Nelson could end up being paid as a top-five receiver, and possibly come close to the contract signed byย Vincent Jacksonย who received aย five-year deal worth $55 million that included $26 million guaranteed.
Randall Cobb is also eligible for a contract extension, so that could be a situation to watch as well.
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