Reports: Packers CB Chandon Sullivan signs RFA tender

[April 24, 2021]    The Green Bay Packers will retain a key member of the team's secondary after cornerback Chandon Sullivan signed a restricted free-agent tender on Friday, according to multiple reports.

The deal will be for one year and roughly $2.1 million.

Sullivan has played in 32 games (10 starts) for the Packers since 2019. He has 12 passes defended, one forced fumble and two interceptions, one being for a pick-six in Week 2 of the 2020 season.

Green Bay Packers cornerback Chandon Sullivan (39) defends a pass intended for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Greg Ward (84) on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Mandatory Credit: William Glasheen-USA TODAY NETWORK

He set a career high in tackles last season for Green Bay with 41. Sullivan is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2022.

(Field Level Media)

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