Packers, RT Zach Tom agree to 4-year, $88 million contract extension

The Green Bay Packers have locked down a key piece of their offensive line, reaching an agreement with starting right tackle Zach Tom on a lucrative four-year contract extension valued at $88 million.

The deal could climb as high as $92 million with incentives and includes a hefty $30.2 million signing bonus as part of the package.

Talks wrapped up just in time, a day before the Packers’ veterans were due to report for training camp. Despite the uncertainty around his next deal, Tom chose to fully participate in offseason workouts, a move that clearly paid off. Now, the versatile lineman is set to be a cornerstone in Green Bay's protection scheme for years to come.

The Green Bay Packers struck gold when they nabbed Zach Tom out of Wake Forest in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft. Since then, he’s become a mainstay on their offensive line, starting all 17 games in each of the last two seasons and adding three playoff appearances to his résumé.

Heading into what would've been the final year of his rookie deal in 2025, where he was set to earn a modest $3.4 million in base salary, Tom’s extension marks a massive leap in pay. In fact, his signing bonus alone eclipses the total earnings from his entire rookie contract.

From Green Bay’s point of view, this was a no-brainer. At just 26 years old, Tom is already one of the league’s premier tackles. He’s shown impressive consistency and durability since entering the league, anchoring the line and giving the Packers a reliable force in the trenches.

If he keeps performing at this level, this new deal could end up looking like a bargain.

Per Pro Football Focus, Zach Tom earned high praise last season, ranking as the sixth-best offensive tackle across the league and finishing third in run-blocking efficiency — a testament to both his technique and toughness in the trenches.

With his new deal inked, Tom is now locked in with Green Bay through 2029, giving the Packers long-term stability at a critical position. The only player under contract for a longer haul? None other than quarterback Jordan Love, who landed a $220 million extension last year. Looks like Green Bay is making sure its cornerstones are locked in for the long run.