There is a “bad, bad man” in Green Bay and he is there to stay. Green Bay Packers’ quarterback Aaron Rodgers just signed a four-year, $134 million, contract extension with the team. This extension will bring Rodgers an average yearly salary of $33.5 million, making him the highest paid player in NFL history.
The deal was confirmed by Packers’ general manager Brian Gutekunst on Wednesday.
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“It was really important for the organization,” – said Gutekunst about signing Rodgers to a long-term extension. “We go as he goes in some ways. Obviously, this is the ultimate team game, but he’s been such an important part of what’s gone on around here for a long time. It’s the most important position in our game, and to have the best that’s doing it at the helm, it makes things move forward that much faster.“
The details of this record-breaking deal are not known in full, but according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the overall value could rise to $180 million with incentives. The extension also includes $103 million total in guarantees, another league record. Finally, Aaron Rodgers is set to receive half of the overall value, $67 million, by the end of 2018.
“They’re putting a lot of faith and trust in my continued play, and I have to in turn put trust in the team they will continue to do everything possible to promote the same type of culture we’ve had here – a winning environment, giving the players and coaches the tools necessary to achieve those goals,” – said Rodgers after signing the extension. “I think it just gives me even more clout and respect in the locker room with the guys knowing I’m committed and the team is committed to me for a number of years now.”
Rodgers also went on Instagram and thanked Packers’ front office, fans and his teammates for their support saying that he looks “forward to making some more memorable moments this year, and for years to come.”
While $134 million for four years may seem like a crazy amount, Aaron Rodgers is probably worth every penny. In 11 seasons as a starter, he passed for 38,502 yards and 313 touchdowns and currently ranks as No. 1 all-time in career passing rating (103.8), interception percentage (1.59) and touchdown-to-interception ratio (4.01).
