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Jordan Love’s contract gives Packers ‘protection’ for future

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Ned F | Last updated 5/2/23

The Jordan Love contract gives the Packers some protection for the future

The Green Bay Packers have made their decision on quarterback Jordan Love and his fifth-year option.

Instead of picking up the option which would have cost $20.77 million, the Packers agreed to a new deal with Love that is worth up to $22.5 million with $13.5M fully guaranteed. The deal may seem like it’s less for Love but it gives not only the Packers, but the quarterback some protection too.

It’s essentially a bridge deal that can pay him more than the fifth-year option would have. And most important, the protection for the team and the upside for Love.

Jordan Love's 5th-year option value was for $20.272M, fully guaranteed.

Rather than picking that up, Green Bay gives Love a chance at more upside, with a bit of protection for the team with less guaranteed money.

The most unique 5th-year option choice every comes to a close. https://t.co/YYTFBD5Sr8

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 2, 2023

The news comes just hours ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for the fifth-year option and makes Green Bay’s plan clear. The Packers want Love to prove he is the guy to replace Aaron Rodgers and if he is, he can earn a larger contract after the season.

However, if it doesn’t work out, Green Bay is not on the hook for a big contract and can reset the quarterback clock again.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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