Green Bay Packers Sign Star to $92M Blockbuster Contract Ahead of 2025 Season
Green Bay Packers Lock In Star Tackle Zach Tom With $92M Extension
By Jake Nisse | Updated: 23:02 BST, 21 July 2025
The Green Bay Packers have secured a crucial piece of their offensive line, signing tackle Zach Tom to a four-year, $88 million contract extension, with incentives potentially boosting the deal to $92 million. The move comes after Tom’s standout performances over the past two seasons, where he started all 34 regular-season games.
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Tom’s Rise to Prominence
Drafted in the fourth round in 2022, Tom quickly surpassed expectations. Pro Football Focus ranked him as the fourth-best tackle (out of 140) in 2024, thanks to his reliability in protecting quarterback Jordan Love and anchoring a resurgent Packers offense. Last season, Green Bay went 11-6 and clinched a playoff berth before falling to the eventual Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
“Getting this deal done was a priority,” reported NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Tom, 26, was due just $3.4 million in the final year of his rookie contract. The extension now positions him among the league’s highest-paid linemen.
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Packers’ Offseason Momentum
Green Bay’s front office isn’t stopping with Tom. The team also signed former Colorado wide receiver Will Sheppard, who went undrafted despite a solid college career. Sheppard tallied 621 receiving yards and six touchdowns at Colorado after transferring from Vanderbilt, where he recorded 21 touchdowns.
While Sheppard faces an uphill battle for a roster spot, the Packers see upside in his 6’3” frame and red-zone efficiency. The signing adds depth to a receiver room headlined by rising stars Christian Watson and Jayden Reed.
[Insert Image 3: Will Sheppard in game action at Colorado]
What’s Next for Green Bay?
Attention now turns to potential extensions for linebacker Quay Walker and offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, both key starters. Walker, a 2022 first-round pick, led the team in tackles last season (145), while Jenkins has been a versatile Pro Bowl-caliber asset on the line.
The Packers’ aggressive moves signal confidence in their young core, led by 26-year-old MVP candidate Jordan Love. After a surprise playoff run in 2024, Green Bay aims to challenge Detroit and Chicago in a competitive NFC North.
[Insert Image 4: Jordan Love throwing a pass in 2024 playoffs]
Why Tom’s Deal Matters
Tom’s extension underscores the value of homegrown talent in today’s NFL. His ability to play both tackle and center spots made him indispensable. With his new contract, Green Bay ensures stability for an offense that ranked sixth in scoring (25.8 PPG) last year—a critical step as they chase their first Super Bowl since 2010.
Stay tuned for updates as the Packers continue shaping their roster for the 2025 season.
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