GREEN BAY, Wis. — After a resurgent second half of the season that landed with an All-Pro selection, Green Bay Packers kick returner Keisean Nixon has reportedly reached a one-year agreement to return to the team for $6M.
As reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the 25-year-old will receive the maximum contract available to players at his position.
This is only the first domino to fall for the Packers as the free-agency period launches. At this point, there is no word on when star quarterback Aaron Rodgers will announce his next steps.
This is a breaking news story. An update and/or follow-up may be issued if further details are revealed.
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