One of the reasons that Aaron Jones dominates opposing defenses when running with the ball and Aaron Rodgers is comfortable in the bag is David Bakhtiari. Los Packers They know it and have extended it to offensive tackle.
According to a report by Ian Rapoport, of NFL Network, Packers and Bakhtiari have reached a four-year, $ 92 million agreement ($ 23 million per season), making him the highest-paid offensive lineman in league history.
But the income from Colorado’s product may still be higher. Thanks to incentives and what remains of your current agreement, Bakhtiari can be pocketed up to a maximum of $ 105.5 million.
“He is an elite player in an elite position. We thought it was important to ensure it ”, detailed Brian Gutekunst, general manager of the team. Had he not signed the 29-year-old OT, he would become a free agent by 2021.
As reported by Mike Florio, of ProFootball Talk, ehe agreement between Bakhtiari and The Packers came from Saturday, prior to the Jaguars hearing to Lambeau Field.
The best friend of Aaron Rodgers
Drafted in the fourth round of the 2013 Draft by the Packers, Bakhtiari has a selection to the first All-Pro team (2018), three to the second All-Pro team (2016, 2017 and 2019), in addition to two calls to the Pro Bowl (2016-2019).
On a personal level, during 2020 Bakhtiari has seen action in 58% of the Packers’ offensive snaps, He has only committed one punishment and has not tolerated sacks of Rodgers.
