The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that the Packers are working on a contract extension for quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and ESPN reports that it will likely be around $100 for four years. Team president Mark Murphy said the Packers are pursuing a long-term deal with Rodgers that would likely be done before the start of this season and make him the highest-paid player in the NFL. "It's a priority," Murphy said. "I think as an organization, I think we all want to see that get done." Murphy said the Packers would not have a problem coming up with the cash to fund what is expected to be as much as $50 million in guaranteed money. Rodgers is in year six of a seven-year, $65 million contract he signed in November of 2008, his first year as a starter. He is scheduled to make $9.75 million of salary this year, which is far behind the yearly average of the top quarterbacks in the game.
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