Report: Contract Talks Between The Packers & WR Jordy Nelson Are “Ongoing”

Update:

Adam Caplan of ESPN reports that conversations between the Packers and WR Jordy Nelson are “ongoing,” although there is currently no 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 for 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 a four-year contract worth $13.9 million that included just $5 million guaranteed with the Packers back in 2011. Nelson is set to make just $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 like Seneca WallaceScott Tolzien and Matt Flynn throwing him the ball.

Nelson could end up being paid as a top-five receiver, and possibly come close to the contract signed by Vincent Jackson who received a 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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