Packers Sign Darian Kinnard on One-Year Deal

0:00It's March 9th. Here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to Stay Locked in all season. The Green Bay Packers are bringing back restricted free agent offensive tackle Darian Kinnerd on a one-year deal worth up to $3.75 million. Reports from ESPN's Pam McAfee say the team opted not to use the full restricted free agent tender, which was set at $3.5 million. Instead, Kinnerd likely signed for a lower-based salary with incentives that could push it higher based on playing time. This move helps shore up the offensive line death as the Packers eye changes ahead. Fans and analysts see Kinnerd fitting as a six-limin for next season, especially with Rashid Walker testing free agency Anne Elton Jenkins. Possibly getting cut or traded to free up cap space, his return provides stability amid those shifts. Kinnerd joined Green Bay last offseason in the trade for a late-round pick after an injury opened a spot. He started four games, logging 285 offensive snaps, even lining up at tight end when needed.

1:06With this deal done, plus the trade of Rashan Gary, the Packers now sit around $9 million under the cap for the upcoming year. It won't affect their compensatory draft picks either. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com.