The Green Bay Packers have extended defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt on a three-year deal through 2029, locking in a core interior lineman after his rookie deal expired this year.

Wyatt, a 28-year-old first-round pick from 2022, has dealt with a major injury in recent seasons but finished his four-year stretch with Green Bay having played 57 games, recording 101 tackles and 16 sacks.

The extension brings Wyatt to an average annual value around $19 million, and the contract is structured to be favorable for Green Bay’s salary-cap planning as he remains a key component of the defense.

Wyatt’s 2025 season was shortened by a broken fibula and torn ankle ligaments, limiting his impact but underscoring the team’s need for a healthy, disruptive presence on the defensive line.

With the extension, Green Bay secures Wyatt through 2029 and preserves him as a cornerstone ahead of a revamped defensive scheme under new leadership, including added pieces and a renewed focus on stability.

The Schultz Report initially broke the news of the extension, though the Packers had not formally announced it at the time of the AP report.

Packers officials express belief that Wyatt can regain his form when the team reports to training camp, viewing him as a foundational piece for the defense moving forward.

Wyatt’s deal sets a benchmark for the league and may influence negotiations elsewhere, such as with Kobie Turner, who is seeking a higher annual average amid production versus cap considerations.

The Packers project roughly $14.4 million in cap space for 2027, enabling strategic planning around Wyatt as a key defender while managing future cap implications.

The contract is structured to support long-term cap planning for Green Bay, contingent on health and continued performance.

Wyatt’s extension is part of Green Bay’s broader offseason strategy to lock up core players early, joining other extensions and signaling stability and continuity for the defense.

Alongside Wyatt, the Packers have extended or lined up deals for Jayden Reed, Christian Watson, Isaiah McDuffie, and potentially Tucker Kraft, reinforcing the nucleus of the roster.