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Schefter added that both sides are motivated to
get a long-term extension done, with the biggest issue being the
fact that there is no ceiling on a contract that will make
Rodgers the highest-paid player in NFL history.
That mark is currently held by Atlanta's Matt Ryan, who signed a
five-year, $150 million deal with $94.5 million guaranteed at
signing in May.
Rodgers, 34, still has two years remaining on his contract. His
$22 million annual average, which was the highest in NFL history
when the deal was signed in April of 2013, now ranks 10th among
NFL quarterbacks. Rodgers can make a little over $20.5 million
this season and $21.1 million in 2019 before his contract
expires, including roster and workout bonuses.
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst told PFT Live in May
that he expected an extension to get done sooner than later.
A CBS Sports report in May suggested Rodgers would receive
around $110 million guaranteed over the first three years of his
new deal.
Rodgers, a six-time Pro Bowler and two-time MVP who missed nine
games with a broken collarbone last year, made his preseason
debut Thursday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He played one drive against the Steelers, going 2-of-4 for 35
yards with an 8-yard touchdown to free agent signee Jimmy Graham
before ceding to Brett Hundley.
--Field Level Media
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