Packers Sign An Extension With Mathews

Pro Bowl linebacker Clay Mathews has signed a contract extension with Green Bay Packers which will turn him into the highest paid linebacker.  He will be receiving $69.73 million through the 2018 season with $31 million in guaranteed money and will be receiving more than $13 million per season for the next five years.  General Manager Ted Thompson released a statement saying “Clay has been a productive member of our team and we are pleased to be able to come to an agreement that will extend his Packers career” .  He has been named Pro Bowl in the first four seasons the only player in Green Bay Packers history and has 42.5 career sacks.