Packers GM: Jordan Love Contract Option ‘a Lot of Money for a Guy Who Hasn’t Played’ | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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Jordan Love is the Green Bay Packers’ new starting quarterback, but he’s not exactly getting the biggest vote of confidence.

The Packers are yet to pick up Love’s $20.3 million fifth-year option for 2024, and general manager Brian Gutekunst doesn’t sound thrilled about potentially guaranteeing the Utah State product that money.

“It’s a lot of money for a guy who hasn’t played, but at the same time, we’re moving forward with him,” Gutekunst told reporters Saturday.

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