What happened: Green Bay Packers linebacker Isaiah McDuffie appeared on NFL Network's The Insiders to discuss his new contract extension. McDuffie also addressed the Packers' linebacker room and his outlook for the 2026 season.
Why it matters: The appearance keeps McDuffie's re-signing in the news cycle as Green Bay's linebacker depth chart takes shape heading into training camp. Locking up a core special-teams and rotational piece through 2027 gives the Packers financial certainty at the position ahead of the season.
By the numbers: McDuffie's extension carries a $4.725M cap hit in 2026 and $5.1M in 2027, per Over the Cap.
What to watch: Packers training camp opens in two weeks, where McDuffie's role in the linebacker rotation will begin to take shape.