The Green Bay Packers are building something special. The young team they’ve been building over the last few off-seasons has caught attention from across the league. Over the last few years Green Bay has moved on from multiple long-time veterans in favor for the next generation.
That next generation got a massive addition this off-season, and he turned down more money elsewhere to do so.
Star Free Agent Turned Down More Money To Sign With The Green Bay Packers
According to journalist Adam La Rose:
When addressing his decision to sign in Green Bay, Jacobs noted (via Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette) he turned down more lucrative offers from other interested parties. He added that roughly one dozen teams showed different levels of interest in the lead-in to free agency. Joining a contending team helped make Jacobs’ decision easier, though.
“I didn’t want to go to a team where I felt like I wanted to be in a rebuilding situation,” the 26-year-old said. “I didn’t want to go to a team where I felt like I couldn’t come in and immediately make an impact and be able to be one of the factors to get over the hump.”
Jacobs said his suitors included the Texans, Giants, Broncos and Cardinals. Those teams offered varying potential in terms of Super Bowl contention in the immediate future, and the former first-rounder noted he spent much of the 2023 campaign observing the Packers’ development on offense. Green Bay’s offer was $3-$4MM lower than ones made by other teams, he said, but familiarity was another factor working in the Packers’ favor in this situation.
Jacobs made it clear that Jordan Love was a big reason he wanted to sign with Green Bay.
In addition, Jacobs praised his new quarterback highly. In an interview with The Insider, he said:
“To me, just from what I’ve seen, he has all the traits and all the tools to be a superstar in this league. I think that as he keeps continuing to play and gets experience and becomes more confident in his abilities and what he can do, he’s going to be the next superstar in this league, for sure.”
There is clearly something special brewing in Green Bay.
Sep 24, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the game against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
