By Sunday, the Packers will have to decide whether to pick up Perry’s fifth-year option. If they don’t, Perry will become a free agent after the season. If they do, they’re paying Perry $7.75 million in 2016.
Obviously, Perry’s production up to this point do not warrant that sort of investment by the Packers. As such, they’re not expected to pick up the option.
Perry has a grand total of 68 tackles and nine sacks since being a first-round pick in 2012. He’s also missed 16 games because of injury over that span.
Despite what appears to be a no-confidence vote, this could actually work out great for both parties.