As the NFL training camps get underway, it’s not uncommon to see players holding out in hopes of securing a new contract. The latest example is CeeDee Lamb with the Cowboys and Jordan Love of the Green Bay Packers. Despite having just one season as a starting quarterback, Love has decided to sit out of training camp until his contract extension is finalized. Having joined the Packers in 2020 and learning from one of the best, Aaron Rodgers, Love is ready to capitalize on his opportunity.
Love’s Contract Situation
Love, who finished second (32) in passing touchdowns last season, has chosen to not participate in training camp until his contract extension is in place. At the start of last season, Love signed a 1-year, maximum $22.5M extension with the Packers. Given his performance, many believe this is the year Love should secure a significant extension. According to insider Adam Schefter, by the end of the week, Love could potentially become “the highest-paid quarterback in NFL history.” This is a remarkable feat considering he has only started 18 games. Although he’s not practicing, he is still with the team and will participate in meetings.
In his first two seasons, it was almost impossible for Jordan Love to start given that Aaron Rodgers was winning back-to-back MVPs in 2020-2021. However, having Rodgers around and being just 21 years old at the time, Love had the chance to learn extensively. When his opportunity came last season, he made the most of it. With the youngest receiving corps in the league, Love led the Packers to the divisional round, nearly defeating the San Francisco 49ers after leading for much of the game. Not to forget the thrashing of the Cowboys 48-32 in the Super Wild Card round.

Love Among His Draft Class
Love was the 26th overall pick in the 2020 draft. Four quarterbacks were selected before him, two of whom have already secured lucrative contracts as they have been starters since their rookie seasons. The first pick, Joe Burrow of the Bengals, has already reached a Super Bowl and signed a 5-year, $275M contract with $219,010,000 guaranteed, which is the second-highest guaranteed amount in NFL history behind Deshaun Watson ($230M) with the Browns.
The sixth pick from 2020, Justin Herbert of the Chargers, signed a 5-year, $262,500,000 contract with $218,738,376 guaranteed, the third-highest guaranteed amount. Lastly, the fifth pick, Tua Tagovailoa, who led the league in passing yards last season (4624), is also entering the final year of his contract. Seeing Love’s stance, Tagovailoa will likely seek a new deal soon but because of his injury history he is likely to receive less than his 2020 draft picks.