NATURAL BAY, Wis. (AP) a' One big deal done for the Green Bay Packers, one to go. Whilst the team took care of one of its top two stars in need of new offers the Packers closed up star linebacker Clay Matthews with a long-term extension Wednesday. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers can be in negotiations for an extension. Matthews published an image of herself on Twitter signing the offer, saying, "Trivial amongst the recent sad media, but pleased to keep on my job in Green Bay!" The Packers didn't mention conditions of the expansion, reported to be for five years, nevertheless the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said the deal is worth $66 million. That would place Matthews on par with Dallas outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware, whose commitment also averages $13 million annually. "Clay has been an effective member of our team and we are very happy to be able to come to an agreement that may increase his Packers career," common director Ted Thompson said in a record. With Matthews' package done, the Packers now can turn their focus on Rodgers, whose expansion is expected to make him the highest-paid player in the league. Representative David Dunn represents Matthews and Rodgers, in addition to defensive tackle B.J. Raji. Matthews was set to generate a of $3.73 million this season in the closing year of his novice offer, closed after He was made by the Packers the 26th pick in the 2009 draft. But the 26-year-old's price tag has gone up substantially as he is become certainly one of the leading linebackers in the NFL. He'd 42 A sacks in his first four months, fifth-best in the NFL during that span. He is finished in the very best five in the group in bags in two of the final three periods, with 13 A in 2010 and 13 in 2012. The 13 sacks last time, of fourth-best in the NFL, came despite Matthews missing four activities with a hamstring injury. Matthews has three 10-sack times, third-best in Packers record, and seven games with a couple of bags. The son of Clay Matthews Jr., who performed linebacker for 19 NFL seasons in Cleveland and Atlanta, and nephew of Hall of Fame unpleasant lineman Bruce Matthews, Matthews is the only player in Packers history to make the Pro Bowl in every one of his first four seasons. His 7 A bags in the postseason are second-best in business history. Matthews even offers four interceptions in 58 games, including two which were returned for touchdowns. He's forced seven fumbles and restored three, one of which was returned for a score. "Congratulations to Clay, who has quickly resulted in a member of our team," coach Mike McCarthy said. "His successes and the example the field is set on and off by him is going to be crucial to our continuing success. We enjoy the others of his Packers career."
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