Randall Cobb Re-Signs with Packers: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction

March 8, 2015   ·   Matt Fitzgerald   ·   Jump to comments

The Green Bay Packers have had an explosive passing attack for years, but they needed to make sure to lock up their most versatile offensive weapon for the long haul. General manager Ted Thompson and Co. accomplished that on Saturday, agreeing to a new contract with dynamic wide receiver Randall Cobb.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the deal is four years, $40 million.
NFL.com's Ian Rapoport added how much is guaranteed:


Rapoport also noted that Cobb had offers from six or seven other teams and turned down more money to remain in Green Bay.
NFL.com's Gregg Rosenthal added his take on why the deal makes sense for the Packers:
The four-year pact makes a ton of sense for both sides. Packers general manager Ted Thompson hoards cap space and is cautious in free agency because he wants to keep his homegrown successes. It would have been tough to watch Cobb walk out the door when he's such a perfect fit for Mike McCarthy's offense. The deal reminds us of Sam S...

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