Injuries and inconsistency were the culprits this time last year. When outside linebacker Nick Perry hit the free agent market a year ago, he drew little interest from around the NFL. The day after free agency began, he signed a one-year, $5 million contract to return to the Green Bay Packers, in the hopes of having a breakout year and cashing in with a big contract in 2017.
That's exactly what happened.
The gamble workout to perfection, as Perry is now locked up for up to five more years and just received an $18.