Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos has been worth every penny of the four-year, $36 million contract he signed in 2019. He’s emerged into one of Green Bay’s most consistent performers on defense and should be a prime candidate for a new contract following the 2022 season.
Many thought Amos was in line for an extension this offseason, but instead, the Packers restructured his deal to create immediate cap space. They were able to lower Amos’ cap number by about $4.7 million, but he will now count $7.95 million against the cap in 2023.
Amos is one of several players who will have a voiding contract following this season.
Green Bay did not want to lose Amos in 2022, and they will certainly not want to pay him nearly $8 million next year if he is not on the team. It seems it would benefit both sides to reach an agreement in the next year or so.
Last season, Amos logged a career-high 93 tackles, two interceptions, and eight pass deflections while appearing in all 17 games. Amos is one of the most dependable players on the team as he has yet to miss a game as a member of the Packers. However, availably isn’t the only thing he brings to the table as his play on the field is almost equally reliable. According to Pro Football Focus, over the past three seasons, Amos’ 89.5 grade ranks fourth among safeties. His 92.8 coverage grade is also fourth, and his 26 forced incompletions over that span are first for his position.
It may seem like a no-brainer to retain Amos past 2022, but a lot will depend on his play next season.
Amos did just turn 29, which isn’t exactly young. He could start to show signs of aging at any moment, and the Packers have always been cautious about paying players nearing 30. However, he is coming off one of the best years of his career, and Green Bay doesn’t have anyone remotely close to ready to take his place at the safety position.
Of course, a lot can change between now and next offseason, but if Amos stays healthy again next season and continues to play at a high level, there would be no good reason not to give him another contract.
