profootballtalk.com - 10/31/2008
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The contract signed Friday by Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers pay him big money. But not huge money.
But we’d take it if we could get it.
According to Adam Schefter of NFL Network, Rodgers will receive $20 million guaranteed on a six-year, $65 million deal.
The contract falls short of ...
packers.com - 10/31/2008
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packers.com —
Packers Story: The Green Bay Packers have signed
QB Aaron Rodgers to a long-term contract extension through
the 2014 season. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, announced the signing Friday. ...
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Packers Sign QB Rodgers To Long-Term Contract Extension
sports.espn.go.com - 10/31/2008
jsonline.com - 10/31/2008
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jsonline.com —
Focused on this season and not wanting to
create a distraction for himself or the team, Green
Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings said he would prefer to wait until after the season to address his contract.
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Notes: Jennings to wait for new deal
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Chuck Gets Extended
Chuckie Hacks —
... NFL. I know what Packer/TT haters (Matt) are thinking: "Extend the guy after 7 games?" Well, he's not a rookie. They've seen what he's all about for the last 3 years. Hmmm, I guess cap flexibility isn't a bad thing. Especially with Jennings in line for some big time cash pretty soon. Congrats, Chuck. NUMBERS UPDATE: Per ProFootballNews.com, the Rodgers contract is 6 years - $65 million with $20m guaranteed. By comparison, Tony Romo got 6 years, $67 mil with $30m guaranteed last year. Link.
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Packers sign QB Rodgers through 2014 (AP) —
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The Green Bay Packers signed first-year starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers to a contract extension through the 2014 season on Friday. Rodgers was the Packers' first-round pick in 2005 but didn't get his shot at starting until Brett Favre retired in ...
