The Green Bay Packers are re-signing cornerback and kickoff returner Keisean Nixon on a three-year deal worth $18 million, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.
Nixon, who turns 27 in June, started in the slot for the Packers last season and earned first-team All-Pro honors as a kickoff returner for the second consecutive season.
Over 17 games in 2023, Nixon produced 80 tackles, one interception, six passes defensed and three tackles for loss. His lone interception came in the second half of the Packers’ win over Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in December.
Nixon was heavily targeted in the slot. He gave up 65 catches on 84 targets for 626 yards into his coverage from the slot last season, per PFF. Nixon also missed 15 tackles. He must get better, but the Packers and new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley clearly like his potential in the slot.
Nixon’s value as a kickoff returner is also undeniable.
Over the last two seasons, Nixon has 65 kickoffs for 1,791 yards and one touchdown. He led the NFL in kickoff returns and kickoff return yardage in both 2022 and 2023, and his 105-yard kickoff return for a touchdown was the longest kickoff return in the NFL in 2022.
Nixon becomes the second Packers free agent to re-sign, joining tight end Tyler Davis.