The Green Bay Packers have locked up one of their better defensive players for the foreseeable future. On Monday, the Packers agreed to terms on a four-year, $107.5 million contract extension with Rashan Gary.
“Rashan has been an impact player and person for us since he joined the Packers,” said Packers general manger Brian Gutekunst, via the team’s official website. “His work ethic is unmatched and he has developed into a team leader and cornerstone of our team. We are very pleased that he will remain in Green Bay for years to come.”
Gary was in the final year of his rookie contract after the Packers had previously picked up his fifth-year option. This season, the 25-year-old was making roughly $10.9 million in base salary and this extension has an average annual value of $26.75 million.
