Jordan Love extension: Packers QB ‘heard’ new deal could get done prior to camp; GM says ‘that would be ideal’

A week ago, Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said the team wants to extend quarterback Jordan Love, who is entering into the final year of his current deal in 2024, prior to the start of training camp in late July. 

Love affirmed that negotiations for his long-term extension should increase following the conclusion of the Packers’ mandatory minicamp on Thursday. “Yeah I think they should,” Love said Tuesday, via ESPN. 

When asked if he believes a new deal could get done prior to the start of training camp in late July, Love kept his answer short and sweet. “Yes. That’s what I’ve heard. … I like being in the mix [knowing how contract negotiations are going]. That’s that,” Love said smiling.

The Packers have traditionally announced some of their star players’ new deals to kick off training camp in years past, and on Tuesday Gutekunest revealed that while the team doesn’t have Love’s contract signed and sealed, just waiting for training camp to be announced, both Green Bay and Love are motivated to get his extension completed. 

“I wish that was the case,” Gutekunst said on Cheesehead TV Tuesday when asked if Love’s deal is done and the team is just waiting to announce it at the start of training camp. “I would love to have it done a couple weeks ago, that would be great. To have stability at quarterback, particularly with Jordan, would be something that is good for the organization, good for our team. I think I’m optimistic because I think both we want Jordan here, and Jordan wants to be here. There’s a desire on both sides to get something done. Would love to have it done before training camp, I think that would be ideal. Whether or not that happens, we’ll see how it goes. 

Gutenkunst continued: “I think [EVP and director of football operations] Russ [Ball] is doing a great job. His relationship with David Mulugheta and their people is really, really strong….

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Author : Garrett Podell

Publish date : 2024-06-11 22:22:12

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