Rodgers’ new deal: 4 years, $134 million
Aaron Rodgers is getting another big deal.
The two-time NFL MVP and the Packers agreed to terms Wednesday on a fouryear extension that would keep Rodgers under contract through the 2023 season.
The four-year deal is worth $134 million, with more than $100 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers’ former teammate, NFL Network analyst James Jones, first reported the agreement.
Rodgers’ new annual average salary of $33.5 million per year would eclipse Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan’s five-year extension worth $30 million a year.
Rodgers turns 35 in December. He signed his previous extension, a five-year deal worth $110 million, before the 2013 season.
Saints grab Bridgewater: The Saints agreed to acquire quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and a sixthround draft pick from the Jets for a third-round pick.
While record-setting quarterback Drew Brees is entrenched as the starter, the move signifies that Saints coach Sean Payton was not entirely comfortable with veteran Tom Savage or second-year pro Taysom Hill serving as Brees’ backup.
The trade brings more clarity to the Jets’ quarterback situation. It appears rookie Sam Darnold is the starter after being given every opportunity to win the job in a competition that included Bridgewater and incumbent Josh McCown.
Hundley to Seahawks: The Seahawks acquired quarterback Brett Hundley from the Packers, a person familiar with the deal said. The trade gives the Seahawks a proven backup behind Russell Wilson. The Packers reportedly will receive a late-round draft pick.
Hundley stepped into a starting role last season for the Packers when Aaron Rodgers went down with a broken collarbone. Hundley started nine games and the Packers went 3-6. He threw for 1,836 yards and nine touchdowns, but also threw 12 interceptions.
For the Packers, the deal means that DeShone Kizer has won the backup job behind Rodgers.
Extra points: LB Mychal Kendricks was released by the Browns hours after he was charged by federal prosecutors in Philadelphia with insider trading. Kendricks, who signed a one-year contract with the Browns after winning the Super Bowl last season with the Eagles, allegedly used tips from an acquaintance to make about $1.2 million in illegal profits on four major trading deals, prosecutors said. Kendricks faces possible prison time and discipline from the NFL . ... The Seahawks signed WR Tyler Lockett to a threeyear extension. A former All-Pro selection as a kick returner, Lockett’s rookie deal was set to expire after the 2018 season . ... Vikings WR Cayleb Jones was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault and theft. Vikings GM Rick Spielman said the team is aware of the situation and gathering more information . ... Seahawks coach Pete Carroll said LB K.J. Wright will miss at least a couple of weeks after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.