The Green Bay Packers signed right tackle Rick Wagner to a two-year deal worth $11 million total, according to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle.
The deal includes a $3.5 million signing bonus, roster bonuses of up to $2.5 million and incentives and escalators worth $3.25 million. Wagner will have base salaries of $2.25 million each season of the deal. His $3.5 million signing bonus will be prorated over the two years of the deal.
Like Christian Kirksey’s deal, the Packers tied a lot of money into Wagner’s ability to stay on the field, providing a protective measure should he be injured or ineffective.
Wagner’s cap hit in 2020 will be $4,812,500, making him an affordable short-term replacement option for Bryan Bulaga. Also, the Packers should have an opportunity to get out of the deal at a relatively small cost if Wagner busts in 2020. A $1 million roster bonus is due the third league day of 2021, setting a deadline of sorts for the Packers.
| Year | Base | Signing | Roster | Per game | Workout | Cap hit |
| 2020 | $2,250,000 | $1,750,000 | $562,500 | $250,000 | $4,812,500 | |
| 2021 | $2,250,000 | $1,750,000 | $1,000,000 | $750,000 | $250,000 | $6,000,000 |
CPA Ken Ingalls assisted in creating structure of contract.
