The Green Bay Packers have agreed on a contract extension with fourth-year quarterback Jordan Love after the loss of Aaron Rodgers.
Love and the Packers have reportedly concluded negotiations on a one-year $22.5m extension, $13.5m of which is fully guaranteed, according to ESPN. The Wisconsin-based franchise had until today (May 2) ended to pick up the fifth-year option on the 26th pick in the 2020 Draft.
A partial guarantee seems to benefit both parties as the Packers avoid being on the hook for the full $20m+ should Love fail to fill the void left by Aaron Rodgers ' blockbuster trade to the New York Jets. Equally, if that scenario transpires, Love has locked in $14m for next year, regardless of how he plays on the field.
