The Green Bay Packers have successfully re-signed cornerback and return specialist Keisean Nixon to a three-year contract valued at $18 million, which can escalate to a maximum of $19.2 million. This deal reflects Nixon's significant contribution to the team, especially in his role as a kick returner where he led the league with 782 kick return yards last season. Nixon's performance has been pivotal, playing on a career-high 72.6% of defensive snaps and achieving over 81 kick return yards above the expected, ranking him third in the NFL. His salary has seen a notable increase from $4 million to $6 million annually, underlining his value to the Packers. The team had earlier expressed a desire to retain key internal free agents, including Nixon, highlighting his importance as a top priority in their free agency plans. Nixon will aim for three straight first-team All-Pro nods in 2024 with the Packers.
Keisean Nixon played on a career high 72.6% of defensive snaps last season, but truly made his mark as a kick returner, gaining a league-high 782 kick return yards including +81 kick return yards over expected, 3rd-most in the NFL. #GoPackGo https://t.co/dxy8ktydDs https://t.co/5BgmTsfIc0
Packers bring back Keisean Nixon https://t.co/sp9PAYtDID #Packers #GoPackGo https://t.co/E3OZDyDJ43
As @RapSheet said, Keisean Nixon is re-signing with the Packers, a source confirmed. Itβs clear they still value the kick returner and want to see him on defense again too.
Packers to bring back Keisean Nixon on 3-yr deal https://t.co/N9ViZplOZA
The Packers are re-signing All-Pro return man Keisean Nixon to a 3-year, $18M deal, per @RapSheet https://t.co/1IdraHBz1f
Keisean Nixon will stay with Packers on three-year deal. https://t.co/ijEI2PLE8G
ππ₯πππππ‘π: The #Packers are re-signing CB/special teamer Keisean Nixon to a 3-year deal worth $18 million, per @rapsheet https://t.co/j7UqpWOZSz
Packers bring back Keisean Nixon with a 3-year, $18M deal, per @RapSheet
Nixon will go for three straight first-team All-Pro nods in 2024 with the Packers https://t.co/DmXFSDvZqc
Nixon was the #Packers top priority in free agency and is jumping from $4 million a year to $6 million a year. https://t.co/UuHJwx40zH
Breaking News: #Packers CB/Return Man Keisean Nixon is re-signing with the team on a 3Yr,$18M deal. https://t.co/4NFttCfNGb
The #Packers are bringing back their All-Pro returner, signing Keisean Nixon back to a 3-year, $18M deal that can go to $19.2M max. One of their priorities.
ICYMI Packers want to retain internal free agents CB Keisean Nixon, LB Eric Wilson and TE Tyler Davis per @TomSilverstein https://t.co/Rf9H1ktztb