Trader Ted Strikes Again: Packers Trade Out of 3rd Round in NFL Draft

Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson traded out of the third round on Friday during the second night of the NFL draft. Thompson initially traded the 88th overall pick to San Francisco for the 93rd pick and the 49ers’ seventh-round selection. Thompson then moved the 93rd pick to the Dolphins for their fourth-rounder (No. […]

Packers News: Aaron Rodgers signs contract extension

According to the team’s official website, the Packers have signed quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a multi-year contract extension. The move was announced Friday by Packers general manager Ted Thompson. Rodgers is now the highest paid player in league history after signing a five-year extension worth $110 million. Reports are that the contract calls for Rodgers to […]

Packers Will Overpay Aaron Rodgers

A recent Tom Silverstein entry to the Packers blog on JSOnline suggested that when the Green Bay Packers finally ink quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension, they will likely front-load the deal.  The reason is that they have the cap space now and Rodgers is worth more now than he will be as he […]