Jordan Love’s $220 million extension ($55M AAV, $160.3M guaranteed) ties him with Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow as NFL’s highest-paid quarterback anchoring Green Bay through 2028.
The August 2025 Micah Parsons trade created seismic roster shift as Packers acquired three-time All-Pro for draft picks then locked him through five-year $210M deal ($42M AAV, $141M guaranteed over three years).
Green Bay maintains just $10.2 million cap flexibility after aggressive talent acquisition including Aaron Banks (guard) and Nate Hobbs (cornerback) totaling under $25M combined 2025 hit demonstrating strategic contract structuring.
Explore detailed Green Bay player biographies and net worth breakdowns for each player.
| Quarterbacks (QB) | Running Backs (RB) | Wide Receivers (WR) |
| Jordan Love | Josh Jacobs | Jayden Reed |
| Malik Willis | MarShawn Lloyd | Romeo Doubs |
| Sean Clifford | Chris Brooks | Dontayvion Wicks |
| Taylor Elgersma | Emanuel Wilson | Christian Watson |
| Amar Johnson | Matthew Golden | |
| Jalen White | Savion Williams | |
| Evan Merriweather | Bo Melton | |
| Mecole Hardman Jr. | ||
| Malik Heath | ||
| Jadon Janke | ||
| Sam Brown Jr. | ||
| Jerreth Sterns | ||
| Jalen Hicks | ||
| C.J. Johnson |
Love and Parsons: $430M Dual Investment
Love’s $75 million signing bonus represents NFL history’s largest single payment spreading $16.76M annually through 2028. Parsons’ $44M bonus follows Green Bay’s favored structure featuring massive upfront cash with minimal base salaries creating 2025 cap efficiency.
| Player | Position | 2025 Cap Hit | Total Deal | Guaranteed | Through |
| Jordan Love | QB | $29.69M | $220M extension | $160.3M | 2028 |
| Rashan Gary | EDGE | $25.77M | $96M (2023) | $34.6M | 2027 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | $20.37M | $97M (2022) | $34M | 2026 |
| Elgton Jenkins | OG | $17.6M | $68M (2021) | $20M | 2026 |
| Micah Parsons | LB | $9.97M | $210M (5yr total) | $141M 3yr | 2029 |
| Jaire Alexander (released) | CB | – | Traded to Ravens | – | – |
| Aaron Banks | OG | $8.4M | FA signing | $18M GTD | 2027 |
| Josh Jacobs | RB | $7.8M | $48M (4yr) | $12.5M | 2027 |
| Xavier McKinney | S | $6.9M | $67M (4yr) | $23M | 2027 |
| Nate Hobbs | CB | $6.5M | FA signing | $12M GTD | 2026 |
Love’s contract structure: $11.9M base (2025), $10.4M (2026-2027), $43.9M (2028) creating front-loaded flexibility before final-year balloon. His $29.69M represents 10% of team cap demonstrating reasonable QB allocation versus Dak Prescott ($60.7M Dallas) or Daniel Jones ($47.9M Giants).
Parsons’ trade from Dallas cost two second-round picks plus Day 3 selection but immediate $62M Year 1 payment nearly triples his Cowboys fifth-year option ($24M). His restructure-proof contract features per-game roster bonuses ($450K annually) incentivizing availability.
Love’s $50M Net Worth Foundation
Jordan Love accumulated $50 million through $99M career earnings (Spotrac) with $79M earned 2024 alone from record signing bonus. His endorsement portfolio includes State Farm, Bose, Panini generating $3-5M annually beyond football salary.
| Player | Est. Net Worth | Career Earnings | Peak Contract | Off-Field |
| Jordan Love | $50M | $99M+ | $220M (2024) | State Farm, Bose |
| Micah Parsons | $35M-$45M | $42M+ Cowboys | $210M Packers | Under Armour, Nike |
| Rashan Gary | $18M-$28M | $58M+ | $96M (2023) | – |
| Kenny Clark | $22M-$32M | $82M+ | $97M (2022) | Regional brands |
| Josh Jacobs | $15M-$25M | $65M+ | $48M Packers | – |
Love’s rapid wealth accumulation stems from $31.3M rookie contract (#26 overall 2020), $13.5M tag year (2023), and $54M earned through two extension years. Forbes ranks him earning $83M total 2025 (salary + endorsements) placing him among NFL’s top-15 highest-paid athletes.
Parsons’ $35-45M reflects Dallas earnings ($42M+ over four years) plus immediate Packers windfall. His $44M signing bonus and $62M Year 1 cash create $25-30M instant wealth addition projecting $120M+ net worth by age 30 if completing full contract.
Jaire Alexander Release Creates Cap Relief
March 2025 decision to release Alexander ($23.5M cap hit) and trade him to Baltimore for sixth-round pick shocked NFL creating $12M immediate savings. His four-year $84M deal (2022) made him highest-paid cornerback before market surpassed him.
Alexander’s Ravens Resurrection: One-year prove-it deal pays $8M total after Packers absorbed $11.4M dead cap. His release enabled Aaron Banks ($8.4M) and Nate Hobbs ($6.5M) signings improving offensive line and secondary depth simultaneously.
Strategic Replacement: Carrington Valentine (2023 seventh-rounder) and Eric Stokes (2021 first-round) promotions alongside Hobbs FA signing filled void at 40% Alexander’s cost creating championship roster balance.
Green Bay projects $42M available 2026 space (22 players under contract) providing extension runway for Rashan Gary ($25.77M final year) and Kenny Clark ($20.37M final contract season) requiring $25M+ AAV deals maintaining defensive front dominance.
FAQs
Who is Green Bay’s highest-paid player?
Jordan Love carries $29.69M 2025 cap hit ($55M AAV through 2028) earning $50M net worth from $99M career earnings. His four-year $220M extension features $160.3M guaranteed and record $75M signing bonus surpassing all previous NFL single payments.
What is Micah Parsons’ Packers contract worth?
Parsons signed five-year $210M deal ($42M AAV, $141M guaranteed over three years, $120M fully guaranteed at signing) after August 2025 trade from Dallas. His Year 1 payment totals $62M representing nearly triple his Cowboys fifth-year option creating instant $25-30M wealth spike.
How much cap space do Packers have?
Green Bay maintains $10.2M available after Top 51 commitments total $220.1M against $279.2M ceiling. Smart contract structuring (massive signing bonuses, low base salaries) enabled Parsons, Banks, Hobbs acquisitions for under $25M combined 2025 cap despite $430M total commitments.
Why did Packers release Jaire Alexander?
Alexander’s $23.5M cap hit created financial strain prompting March 2025 release saving $12M immediately. His trade to Ravens (sixth-round pick) plus Hobbs/Banks signings improved roster depth at 55% cost demonstrating strategic resource allocation over individual star retention.
What is Jordan Love’s net worth?
Love’s $50M net worth stems from $99M career earnings including $79M earned 2024 (signing bonus). Endorsements with State Farm, Bose, Panini generate $3-5M annually projecting $150M+ wealth by contract completion 2028 if maintaining elite QB performance.
