After being released by the Packers earlier, some fans may have been wondering if Jordy Nelson could return to the organization on a reduced salary. However, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports (via Twitter) that the wideout will likely be playing elsewhere in 2018.
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said he doesn’t expect the veteran wideout to rejoin the organization for less money. Of course, the executive also noted to “never say never.” Green Bay did give Nelson the opportunity to stick on a reduced salary, but the club’s offer wasn’t believed to be much above the league minimum, tweets Jason Wilde of ESPN.com.
The move wasn’t a huge surprise, especially after the Packers inked tight end Jimmy Graham to a pricey three-year deal earlier today. The 32-year-old had been considered a cap casualty for some time, as the organization will save a hefty $10.2MM by moving on from the wideout. Considering his track record, Nelson should be able to secure a modest deal in free agency. Last offseason, the receiver had said he intended to play another two-to-four seasons.
The 2008 second-round pick had spent his entire career with the Packers, winning a Super Bowl and earning a second-team All-Pro nod along the way. Nelson missed the entire 2015 season with a torn ACL, but he had compiled at least 1,200 receiving yards in four of his five healthy seasons between 2011 and 2016. With Aaron Rodgers out of the lineup, Nelson’s numbers took a dip in 2017.
49ers making a push for Nelson. Would love if they got him.
From what source?
Enjoy NE, Nelson.
This is a classic Ravens-style pick up. Too bad they don’t have any space to make it happen…
To bad they signed 2 WR that have proved nothing.
Exactly *facepalm*
How is this a “classic” Ravens-style pickup?
Over 30, previously very productive, released so won’t cost a compensatory pick. D-mase, Lee Evans, quan, mike Wallace, Jeremy maclin all fit that criteria.
This isn’t gonna happen,my niners have been linked to everyone and there dog,but sure seems to me lynch has some type of belief that players should sign for what he wants to pay them and not what they get offered. Which I’m not bashing it but traditionally you don’t win many battles that way.
I wish the Bears would grab him. They signed speed but Nelson could be a clutch veteran possession receiver, who could be a real help to young Trubisky.
He should sign with a Florida team. Years of NFC North play will make a guy appreciate the warm embrace of the panhandle.
Bengals could conceivably waive LaFell, sign Jordy, and upgrade at a relatively cap neutral rate.