RB Jackson Also Tendered

Again contrary to earlier reports, another Packer Player receives a Restricted Free Agent Tender. This time it is former Nebraska running back Brandon Jackson. 


Brandon Jackson stepped in to start most of the year at tail back after opening day starter Ryan Gran was placed on Injured Reserve following an injury suffered in Week 1 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Jackson received a 3rd Round tender according to a league source that informed NBC sports' Pro Football Talk.


This move is more of an insurance measure depending on the new Restricted Free Agency rules within the Collective Bargaining Agreement that is currently being negotiated.


Edit: Exclusive rights Free Agent Spencer Havner was also Tendered.

Restricted Free Agent Tenders Issued

Friday the Packers announced which restricted free agents would be receiving tenders.

2nd round tenders were issued to G Daryn Colledge and K Mason Crosby. This means that the Packers have an option to match a rivaling bid from whichever (if any) team extends contact to these players. If the Packers Decline to match the bid the team will be compensated with a 2nd round draft pick. 


The lowest tender was issued to FB John Kuhn. By using this tender, if the Packers chose not to match a contract offer they would receive compensation of  a draft pick in the round the player was originally selected. As Kuhn was undrafted Green Bay would receive no compensation. 


No tenders were issued to WR James Jones, RB Brandon Jackson, SS Atari Bigby, FB Korey Hall and C/G Jason Spitz. All of these players now become unrestricted free agents and are able to test the open market when the new CBA is agreed upon.