Packers Secure Devonte Wyatt With $57M Extension Deal

WHO:

ESPN - Devonte Wyatt, defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers

ESPN - Isaiah McDuffie, linebacker for the Green Bay Packers

ESPN - Brian Gutekunst, general manager of the Green Bay Packers

ESPN - Win Sports Group, Wyatt's agency

WHAT:

NBC Sports - Wyatt has appeared in 57 regular season games for the Packers.

NBC Sports - Wyatt recorded 27 tackles and four sacks before his injury last season.

NBC Sports - Over his entire time in Green Bay, Wyatt has accumulated 101 tackles, 16 sacks, a forced fumble, and three fumble recoveries.

ESPN - Wyatt missed seven games last season due to a season-ending broken fibula and torn ligaments in his ankle.

ESPN - Wyatt did not take part in any on-field practices during the offseason program this year.

ESPN - The Packers have also completed contract extensions with receivers Jayden Reed and Christian Watson this offseason.

ESPN - Devonte Wyatt signed a three-year contract extension worth $57 million with a $20 million signing bonus.

ESPN - Wyatt was scheduled to make $12.94 million in 2026 before the extension.

ESPN - Wyatt is now under contract through the 2029 season.

ESPN - Wyatt had four sacks and seven quarterback hits in 10 games last season.

ESPN - Wyatt has a total of 16 sacks and 30 quarterback hits in four seasons.

ESPN - Wyatt recorded 14.5 sacks in 41 games over the last three seasons.

ESPN - The Packers signed Isaiah McDuffie to a one-year, $8.8 million contract extension.

WHERE:

ESPN - Green Bay, Wisconsin

WHEN:

ESPN - The contract extension for Wyatt was agreed upon on a Monday.

ESPN - The Packers expect to sign tight end Tucker Kraft to a long-term deal.

WHY:

ESPN - Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst stated, "We really like him... when he's out there, he's very, very impactful, not only in the run game but as a pass rusher as well."

ESPN - The Packers expect Wyatt to be a key figure in new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon's scheme, which will switch to a 3-4 defensive front.

ESPN - The Packers are looking to secure key players before the start of the 2026 campaign.

ESPN - Wyatt's performance and potential impact in the new defensive scheme motivated the extension.

HOW:

ESPN - The Packers exercised the fifth-year option on Wyatt's rookie contract last year.

ESPN - Wyatt's contract extension was negotiated by his agency, Win Sports Group.

Wyatt has made a significant impact during his time with the Packers, appearing in 57 regular season games and accumulating a total of 101 tackles and 16 sacks. Last season, he recorded 27 tackles and four sacks before suffering an injury. Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst praised Wyatt, saying, "We really like him... when he's out there, he's very, very impactful, not only in the run game but as a pass rusher as well."