ESPN Picks a Contract as Packers’ Offseason Superlative

Josh Jacobs vs. the Packers in 2023. / Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports GREEN BAY, Wis. – ESPN.com’s Bill Barnwell selected one offseason superlative for every NFC team. For the Green Bay Packers, it was Josh Jacobs’ contract.

Specifically, it was the phony-baloney nature of Jacobs’ contract, with Barnwell calling it the “most inflated contract leak of the offseason.”

In replacing Aaron Jones on Day 1 of NFL free agency, Jacobs was given a four-year, $48 million contract. By total value, Jacobs’ contract is the third-highest among NFL running backs. However, the $12.5 million guaranteed ranks only 13th.

Jacobs will earn a base salary of $1.2 million in 2024. Along with the $12.5 million…