Report: Packers agree to huge extension with defensive star
Preston Smith is getting paid. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the former Mississippi State star and Green Bay have agreed to a huge four-year extension.
“The #Packers have agreed to terms with pass-rusher Preston Smith on a 4-year extension worth $52.5M in new money, source said,” tweeted Rapoport. “He gets over $65M over 5 years in all with a chance to make $71M. He gets $14M in year 1. So, one Smith brother sticks around.”
Since joining the Packers prior to the 2019 season, Smith has been reliable as anyone. The star defender has never missed a game, and he’s performed when on the field. In his time with the Packers, Smith has accumulated 136 total tackles, 25.0 sacks and three forced fumbles in three seasons.
Additionally, Rapoport mentions that Smith’s extension will help the Packers lower their salary cap for the 2022-23 season.
“Aaron Rodgers’ new deal drastically lowered his cap number for 2022. Preston Smith is expected to do the same,” added Rapoport.
Now, Preston Smith will be sticking around as Green Bay looks to capture a Lombardi Trophy.
Report: Davante Adams contract situation takes new turn for Packers
Aaron Rodgers is back, so it only makes sense star wide receiver Davante Adams would return to the Packers. To ensure he’ll be in Green Bay next season, the Packers franchise-tagged the former Fresno State star. However, that’s not going to work for Adams.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Adams has informed the Packers he isn’t playing on the franchise tag.
“Packers star WR Davante Adams has informed the team he won’t play on the franchise tag, and the sides remain far apart on a long-term deal, per sources,” tweeted Rapoport. “It’s all coming to a head. Something has to give.”
As you can see, the news is troubling for Packers fans who believe they’re ready to capture a Super Bowl. Green Bay and Davante Adams better come to an agreement, because it’s Super Bowl or bust for the Packers.