Packers reportedly sign LB Bishop for four more seasons

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Packers reportedly sign LB Bishop for four more seasons


The Green Bay Packers have signed inside linebacker Desmond Bishop to a four-year contract extension, The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel confirmed, citing multiple sources.

Bishop, 26, moved into the starting lineup in Week 5 after Nick Barnett sustained a season-ending wrist injury. Bishop, a special teams standout during his first three seasons in the league, finished second on the team in tackles with 103. He also had three sacks and returned an interception for a touchdown.

The deal, reportedly worth $19 million, was agreed upon during the past week, according to the Journal-Sentinel.

Bishop confirmed the new deal through hisTwitter account and thanked friends for their congratulations, saying,"I'm EXCITED! BLESSED!; glad to be staying w/ the #PACKNATION. Means morethan $."

Under current NFL labor rules, the fourth-year pro could have become a free agent after this season.

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[elcheato]

Very underrated Linebacker, had a great season replacing injured players.

 

[.GR]

One of my favorite players.

 

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I don't know much about him but he's having a real productive season, I do know that.