Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur.
The Green Bay Packers have been among the more successful teams in the NFC for the last several years due to the quality of the offensive line.
A major part of the unit for the last two seasons is versatile offensive tackle Zach Tom, who is now approaching his first major NFL payday. The Packers’ decision to release cornerback Jaire Alexander saved the team north of $17 million this year, leaving Green Bay with approximately $35.5 million in 2025 salary cap space at present.
Evan Western of SB Nation’s Acme Packing Co. suggested on Monday, June 16, that the franchise prioritize its financial flexibility to lock in place a longterm extension for Tom.
“First will be getting right tackle Zach Tom locked in to a contract extension,” he wrote. “The next great pass-blocking tackle will be the first player the team needs to extend this year before he hits free agency next offseason.”
“Tom is a top right tackle in the NFL and will likely receive an extension leading up to or during training camp. It’ll be a big contract extension too,” Damon Sewell of Packers Talk wrote Sunday. “Look for something like a four-year, $84 [million] extension. It could be even more if Tom’s camp works to get closer to [Penei] Sewell’s four-year, $112 [million] extension.”
