Packers sign punter to contract extension

Green Bay Packers punter Daniel Whelan (19) punts the ball in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Lambeau Field.The Green Bay Packers pulled off a stunning trade, landing Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys just ahead of the regular season opener. The Packers quickly signed Parsons to a $188 million extension after the deal. On Thursday, Green Bay secured another important asset, with a bit less fanfare.

The Packers re-signed punter Daniel Whelan to a contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The details of the new deal were not immediately available. However, Green Bay inked kicker Brandon McManus to a three-year contract earlier this offseason. So, the…