The Green Bay Packers say they are confident that the 2020’s first-round pick Jordan Love can be their quarterback of the future. But they are not confident enough to pick up the fifth-year option on his rookie deal.
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, instead of taking on the fifth-year option, the Packers took an alternative approach and gave Love a one-year extension. This allows them not to tie up a lot of money in Love but still have him under control if he ends up having a promising 2023 campaign.
Under the fifth-year option, Love would be guaranteed a salary of $20.272 million in 2024. Under his extension, however, he is guaranteed only $13.5 million. Reportedly, the number can go up to $22.5 million, probably based on Love’s performances and the number of games he plays.
The Packers traded up in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft to select Jordan Love with the No. 26 pick. The Utah State product didn’t see much action in the past three seasons, playing 10 games and making only one start due to the presence of franchise legend Aaron Rodgers. Love completed 50-of-83 throws as a pro, passing for 606 yards, three touchdowns, and three interceptions.
Love should have no problem seeing action in 2023. Rodgers left the franchise last week to join the New York Jets, and Green Bay doesn’t have any other viable option under center. The only other QBs on their roster are this year’s fifth-round pick Sean Clifford and journeyman Danny Etling.
