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Report: Packers make David Bakhtiari highest-paid offensive lineman in NFL history
We now know the meaning behind David Bakhtiari's smiley face tweet from 12:14 a.m. ET Sunday morning.
— David Bakhtiari (@DavidBakhtiari) November 15, 2020
The Green Bay Packers offensive lineman just became the highest-paid player at the position in NFL history, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Bakhtiari and the Packers agreed to a four-year extension worth up to $105.5 million in new money, which averages $23 million per year and could reach up to $23.5 million per season.
The #Packers and LT David Bakhtiari agreed on a 4-year extension worth up to $105.5M in new money, source said. He is now the highest paid offensive lineman in NFL history. At its base, it’s $23M per year and could reach $23.5M per year.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 15, 2020
Bakhtiari has been with the Packers since 2013 and was selected by Green Bay in the fourth round of the draft.
He missed the team's last three games with a chest injury and returned to the lineup on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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