The Green Bay Packers found a diamond in the rough during the late rounds of the 2021 NFL Draft. With the 220th overall selection, Green Bay selected Boston College linebacker Isaiah McDuffie ahead of the 2021 season. Following a reserve role as a rookie, McDuffie became a rotational linebacker in 2022 and a key piece to the defense in 2023. However, in 2024, the former sixth-round pick became a standout starter, collecting 97 tackles and three TFLs.
On Monday, the Packers rewarded the linebacker for finishing second on the team in tackles, inking him to a two-year, $8 million deal that can reach $9.