The Green Bay Packers have agreed to terms on a long-term contract extension with outside linebacker Clay Matthews, the NFL Network reports. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported the deal is for five years, $66 million—an average of $13.2 million—making him the highest-paid linebacker since DeMarcus Ware is now a defensive end. The deal goes through the 2018 season. Matthews shared a photo of the deal being signed deal on Twitter (@ClayMatthews52). "Trivial amongst the recent tragic news, but happy to continue my career in Green Bay!" Matthews tweeted. "It feels good," Matthews said Wednesday during a news conference. "It's funny, because not a whole lot has changed. I'm happy about it but for me, it's nice, it's very humbling and it's a blessing, but it's business as usual for me. I'm glad that they have put their trust in me and belief in me in awarding me this, but at the same time you're going to get the same type of unwavering perseverance on the field and dedication that I'm going to bring day in and day out. I feel good but not much has changed." Source: NFL.com
highest paid line backer wow the guy is a monster and im glad to see the long term deal next deal up is for the future highest paid player in the nfl mr rodgers
Interesting. The market for pass rushers didn't seem real healthy and then Matthews breaks the bank. If anyone deserves big jack though, clay is one of just a handful.
