Multiple sources are reporting that former Detroit Lions starting right tackle Rick Wagner has agreed to terms with division rival Green Bay Packers.
According to the Houston Chronicle’s Aaron Wilson, the terms include $11 million over 2 years, including several bonuses, a playing time escalator, and incentives.
Rick Wagner (Packers): $11M total over two years base pay with $2.25M base salaries each year, plus $1M third day 2021 league year roster bonus, $250K workout bonus annual, up to $750K total annual workout bonus, plus $2.75M playtime base escalator in 2021, $500K incentive 2020
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 16, 2020
Wagner was slated to make $11.9 million in Detroit but was released last week. The fact that he is making less money in Green Bay over two years than he was scheduled to make with the Lions is a major reason why the Lions moved on — his injury history and on-field performances weren’t meeting his contractual value.
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Our Jeff Risdon recently identified three paths the Lions could take in replacing Wagner at right tackle, including staying in-house and promoting Tyrell Crosby, drafting a replacement, and/or signing a free agent. One of the players suggested as potentially being in the mix is former Packers’ right tackle Bryan Bulaga, who will almost assuredly not be returning to Green Bay after the Wagner signing.