Jordan Love won the bet on himself and absolutely deserves to hold-in for a $275 million contract

Jordan Love took a pay cut in 2023.

The former first round pick was staring down the fourth year of his rookie contract. As a Day 1 selection, that meant the Green Bay Packers had to decide whether or not to exercise a $20.27 million team option for the 2024 season a year in advance. Rather than gamble on the outcome with an unproven starter, the two sides came to a compromise.

Love swapped out the end his rookie deal for a one year extension with only $13.5 million guaranteed and up to $22 million in total value.