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7 Packers who could receive contract extensions before training camp

By Brian Sampson

Dec 6, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts after catching a pass for a first down in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 6, 2020; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts after catching a pass for a first down in the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Green Bay Packers tight end Robert Tonyan (85) celebrates a second half touchdown reception against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the NFC Championship game on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-WisconsinApc Packers Vs Bucs Nfc Champ 2268 012421 Wag /

Packers who could receive contract extension 6: Robert Tonyan

Robert Tonyan’s career earnings are pointing straight up. After only making $750,000 a year ago, he’ll get paid $2.35 million this year with a big payday looming if he can repeat his 2020 on-the-field production.

In 2020, he caught 52 receptions for 586 yards and a whopping 11 touchdowns–all career-highs. Now, Matt LaFleur and his staff want to diversify Tonyan’s route tree and his playmaking abilities which means he could be in for an even bigger season. If he does so, he’ll get paid by someone.

The Packers could try to get ahead of the game and sign him before he has another breakout season. However, their 2022 salary cap is already ugly looking and if you add in a huge raise for Tonyan things will get very dicey for Green Bay. They would have to make subsequent moves next offseason to get below the legal number.

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