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Pack's Rookie $$ Pool

Allocation for rookie contracts

by Mark Daniels

The Green Bay Packers will have just over 7.9 million dollars in their rookie salary pool for the 2020 Draft Class ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky reported on Wednesday.

Using date from the National Football League Players' Association, the report says the Packers total compensation maximum for the 4 and 5 year contract lengths will be just over 43.6 million.

Those numbers are down from 2019 when Green Bay had 9.3 million in the rookie pool and over 51 million in max compensation.   That's because the Packers had the 12th overall choice in the draft (Rashan Gary) and a second first round pick (Darnell Savage).

This year, Green Bay selected Utah State quarterback Jordan Love with the 26th overall pick in the opening round along with 8 other picks through the rest of the draft.  Love's contract will likely drain most of the rookie pool.

Rookie deals have been slow to come by since the draft in April as only two of the league's 32 first round picks have contracts worked out.   With no on-field work coming in the forseable future, there's no rush.

Mark Daniels

I’ve got Green and Gold in my blood having grown up in Titletown and it’s been a treat watching and covering sports from the Packers to the preps for you in Green Bay for Midwest Communications.
As a kid, I chased Packer players for autographs, I’m still chasing ‘em now for quotes on the big play or big game. I’ve had the opportunity to cover Super Bowls, the World Series, Stanley Cup Finals, NBA playoffs and major championship golf over the years but I get just as much enjoyment following the college scene at UWGB or St. Norbert, the Green Bay Gamblers and high school sports.
Our prep coverage was honored as the best of 2007 reinforcing our commitment to give these hard working boys and girls their due.
My work has also been recognized by the Associated Press and Wisconsin Broadcasters Association with several achievement awards.
Outside of the studio, off the field or away from the gym, I’ve had the pleasure of helping dozens of organizations over the years. I’ve served as race announcer and master of ceremonies at the Bellin Run almost from it’s beginning, spoken to various service clubs and hosted charity golf events or team banquets.
My wife Kari and I have raised two active children which has kept us involved in both school and club athletics for nearly 15 years. Chances are you’ll see me on a golf course when the weather’s nice. My roots are deep and that’s why I’m so enthusiastic about this area’s sporting scene, and as I often say, “Watching kids play games helps keep me young!”
Thanks for listening and see you at the game.