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Packers Extend LB Isaiah McDuffie, $8.8 M Deal

7/14/2026

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Packers Extend McDuffie

The Green Bay Packers signed linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to a one-year extension through 2027, paying $8.8 million for 2026-27 with $1 million incentives, a $1.5 million signing bonus, and a $750,000 dead-cap hit after June 1 2027.
The 27-year-old sixth-round 2021 pick will serve as a backup linebacker as the Packers transition to a 3-4 defense.
In 2025 he played 17 games, started 12, logged 92 tackles, one sack, one interception, and 45 percent of snaps.

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Packers Extend

Brian Gutekunst’s front office announced on July 12, 2026, a day after the defense underwent coaching changes, that they added a seventh year to McDuffie's contract.
The move was surprising because the team is shifting to a 3-4 scheme while retaining a linebacker.
The announcement cited McDuffie's impact, noting he and defensive end Warren Brinson sacked Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy in the second quarter of the November 23, 2025 game.

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Packers Extend McDuffie

The Green Bay Packers signed linebacker Isaiah McDuffie to a one-year extension through 2027, paying $8.8 million for 2026-27 with $1 million incentives, a $1.5 million signing bonus, and a $750,000 dead-cap hit after June 1 2027.
The 27-year-old sixth-round 2021 pick will serve as a backup linebacker as the Packers transition to a 3-4 defense.
In 2025 he played 17 games, started 12, logged 92 tackles, one sack, one interception, and 45 percent of snaps.

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