Packers Restructure McKinney's Contract for Cap Relief

0:00For the NFL, it's March 5th. Here's what's happening. Make sure you're subscribed so you never miss an update. The Green Bay Packers are restructuring all-pro safety, Xavier McKinney's contract, to create some salary cap room ahead of the new league year. He's heading into the third year of his four-year deal from 2024, and the team plans to turn most of his $4,250,000 base salary for 2026 into a signing bonus. That spreads the financial hit over future years. This tweak should free up about $3,035,000 right away, dropping his cap number from nearly 19.1 million. Before the move, the Packer set roughly 5 million over the 2026 cap limit. Fans and analysts see this as smart housekeeping, given McKinney's top-level play and key role in the secondary. His deal runs through 2027, and he's already a prime candidate for an extension next off-season. Meanwhile, he has an $8,500,000 roster bonus due soon after the league year starts. That adds to the urgency for

1:04Capralief. Expect more moves like this from Green Bay. With in-house free agents to chase and roster gaps the plug, plus thin draft capital, General Manager Brian Guderkundz needs flexibility before free. Agency heats up next week. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-I-Soli-Pillo.com.