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Chris Brooks Re-Signs with Packers for $4.85 Million

3/5/2026

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Summary

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Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks signed a two-year, $4.85 million contract to stay with the team through the 2027 season, per One West Sports Group.
The agreement comes before Brooks would have been eligible for a $3.52 million restricted-free-agent tender.
In 2025, Brooks appeared in all 17 games.
He totaled 106 rushing yards and 91 receiving yards while excelling in pass protection.

History

Historical Context

The 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the NFL and NFL Players Association established a salary cap of $120 million per team, reshaping player contracts and negotiations. This agreement followed a contentious lockout that began in March 2011, addressing issues like player safety and revenue sharing. Its long-term effects continue to influence team strategies and player compensation in the NFL.

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Story summary

Green Bay Packers running back Chris Brooks signed a two-year, $4.85 million contract to stay with the team through the 2027 season, per One West Sports Group.
The agreement comes before Brooks would have been eligible for a $3.52 million restricted-free-agent tender.
In 2025, Brooks appeared in all 17 games.
He totaled 106 rushing yards and 91 receiving yards while excelling in pass protection.

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