Packers Lock in Chris Brooks, Shaping 2026 RB Group

0:00NFL stories making news on March 4th. The Green Bay Packers have agreed to a two-year deal with restrictive free agent running back Chris Brooks worth $4,850,000. This contract locks him in through the 2027 season. Earlier this week, Brooks' agency confirmed the signing. He might step into a bigger role in 2026, especially since teammate Emanuel Wilson did not get a tender offer and his future looks shaky. For the past two seasons, Brooks appeared in 32 games for Green Bay. He racked up 449 total yards and won touchdown on 89 touches, earning trust as a third-down runner and core special. Teamer. Last season alone, he logged 230 special team snaps with nine solo tackles and four assists. Pro football focus ranked him as the Packer's third best player on those units. Looking ahead, Green Bay's 2026 running back group shapes up with Josh Jacobs, Brooks and a few others like Marshawn Lloyd, Pierre, Strong Jr., and Damien Martinez, who have

1:02limited experience so far, Brooks stood out among eight restrictive free agents by getting this extension. D&N is brought to you by our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM.