After struggling in his debut season replacing franchise legend Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love has turned things around.
The former first-round choice from Utah State entered the NFL Playoffs on a high note, leading the Packers to a surprise playoff trip.
All of this happened after very serious doubts about his ability to lead a franchise. Remember, Love had only played one game in three seasons prior to 2023, after Green Bay selected him with the 26th overall choice in the 2020 NFL Draft.
With Love having finished the 2023 regular season at an outstanding level, NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport claimed on Sunday that the Packers will hold extension discussions with the 25-year-old signal caller this spring.
Green Bay signed Love to a one-year, $13.5 million contract extension last offseason. It came after the team decided against picking up the fifth-year option on his rookie deal. In reality, this gave the Packers a season to decide whether he could be the franchise quarterback. He more than proved that in 2023.
Jordan Love (2023) stats: 64% completion, 4,159 throwing yards, 36 total touchdowns, 11 interceptions
Love struggled during his first nine regular-season starts, throwing 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions. He’s simply been one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL since then. Love threw 18 touchdowns against one interception in his final eight regular-season starts. That is simply amazing.
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Loveโs current deal has him slated to become a free agent after the 2024 season. It makes perfect sense for the Packers to engage in contract extension talks with him.
