Packers Re-sign Brooks, Let Wilson Go

0:00For the NFL, it's March 4th, and here's what's going on. The Green Bay Packers resigned running back Chris Brooks to a two-year deal this week. At the same time, Backup Emanuel Wilson is set to hit free agency, with reports indicating he'll likely get an offer too good for Green Bay to match. Coming out of the NFL Scouting Combine, the Packers have decided not to offer Wilson a restricted tender. That move means he becomes an unrestricted free agent when the new league year starts, free to sign anywhere without restrictions from his current. Team. Financially, it makes sense for Green Bay. They're avoiding a $3.52 million cap hit in 2026 for the lowest tender. Level. Wilson has three accrued NFL seasons, and both sides now expect a bigger, multi-year deal elsewhere. Brooks steps in as a solid replacement on the Dept Chart. He's not a stronger runner as Wilson over the past two years, but he shines as a blocker, receiver, and special team's contributor. The Packers still have Marshawn Lloyd, Pierre Strong Jr., and Damien Martinez under contract

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