Packers Rumors: Kenny Clark Restructures Contract to Save GB Nearly $11M in Cap Space

The Green Bay Packers restructured the contract of defensive tackle Kenny Clark, creating $11.2 million worth of cap space, according to Field Yates.

Clark signed a four-year extension in 2020. The new deal adds two void years and converts $13.6 million of the salary into a signing bonus. He was set to have a cap hit of over $20 million for the upcoming season.

Green Bay is over the cap of $48.6 million. Only the New Orleans Saints have a worse situation.

The cap situation of the Packers is interesting, with future plans still unknown by Rodgers.

The quarterback could retire, stay with the team or be traded, all of which would have a significant impact on the salary cap. The team could save $19.8 million by trading the reigning champ, who has a $46.7 million cap hit in 2022.

There is a top wideout who is free-agent.

The Packers could use the franchise tag if the two sides can't agree on a new contract.

It puts pressure on the team to figure out plans for other players with high-priced contracts, including Clark.

Clark, a 314-pound anchor for the defense, earned his second career Pro Bowl selection this past season after finishing with 48 tackles and four sacks.