Jordan Love sign contract extension, Green Bay Packers, massive

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers are set to face the 49ers. The Packers are expected to negotiate a long-term contract.

The Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love are gearing up to face off against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFL Divisional Playoffs on Saturday night. The outcome of the game will determine whether the Packers' season comes to an end or continues on.

Regardless of the game's result, the Packers are expected to enter negotiations for a long-term contract with Love. Reports from NFL Media's Ian Rapoport indicate that Love is in line to receive a lucrative deal that will pay him franchise quarterback money.

At 25 years old, Love has one year remaining on his current contract, which he extended last offseason. The contract is valued at $13.5 million for the upcoming season, with the potential to earn over $21 million through incentives. However, Love's performance on the field has surpassed the expectations set by his current contract.

The question now is how to determine Love's value. It's unlikely that he will receive a contract on par with what Justin Herbert signed with the Los Angeles Chargers last offseason, given Love's limited starting experience compared to Herbert and other star quarterbacks like Joe Burrow. Negotiating an extension for Love will be a complex process.

One potential benchmark for Love's contract could be Kyler Murray's five-year, $230.5 million deal with the Arizona Cardinals. This type of contract would offer a substantial total figure with limited guarantees, similar to what Love may be looking at.

What is certain is that Love has proven himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL leading up to the playoff game. In his final eight regular season starts, the former Utah State standout recorded 20 total touchdowns and only one interception, solidifying his position as a rising star in the league.