Maxxcash With NFL free agency right around the corner and the 2022 NFL Combine not too far away, here are the latest news and rumors around the league from PFN National NFL Insider Aaron Wilson. Make sure to continue to check back here as we update you with the most recent NFL news and rumors on February 24, 2022.
The Green Bay Packers are staying busy clearing cap space to be in compliance with the NFL salary cap and give themselves as good a chance as possible to retain quarterback Aaron Rodgers and wide receiver Davante Adams.
They have now restructured running back Aaron Jones’ contract one year after signing him to a $47.976 million deal that averages $12 million annually and included $13 million guaranteed.
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Per a league source, the Packers converted $3.85 million of Jones’ total salary into a signing bonus and added two void years. He was due a $3.75 million roster bonus on the third day of the league year.
A former fifth-round draft pick from Texas-El Paso, Jones rushed for 799 yards and 4 touchdowns on 171 carries to go along with 52 catches for 391 yards and 6 touchdowns on 65 targets.
Previous restructure work
The Packers previously restructured the contract of standout nose tackle Kenny Clark, according to NFL Players Association records.
The move created $10.8 million in cap space for the Packers. Furthermore, the team restructured Clark’s contract by converting $7.2 million of his base salary and $6.4 million of his roster bonus into a $13.6 million signing bonus with two voidable years added to lower his cap figure.
Prior to this move, the Packers were $42.7 million over the NFL’s projected salary cap for 2022. Thus, there will need to be more moves and cuts to get their salary cap in shape. The Packers need the flexibility to make another championship run, hopefully with Rodgers and Adams back to lead the charge.
A first-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, Clark is an excellent run-stopping presence in the middle of the Packers’ defense. Green Bay signed Clark to a four-year, $70 million contract extension two years ago. Clark played in all but one game last season and recorded 48 tackles, 4 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery.
As the league transitions into free agency, there will be plenty of news and rumors from around the NFL regarding your favorite team. That includes chatter about players who will be on the move (or not) in free agency. Stay updated and keep track of Pro Football Network’s Top 50 Free Agent Rankings to better understand the free-agent market.
