Packers and WR Jennings agree to deal

Sports Network | June 24, 2009

Green Bay, WI (Sports Network) - The Green Bay Packers and Greg Jennings have agreed to a deal that will keep the wide receiver with the team through the 2012 season.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel is reporting that Jennings will be paid nearly $9 million per season under the deal, which would make him one of the highest paid receivers in the league.

Jennings, 25, established career-highs with 80 receptions and 1,292 yards last season and added nine touchdowns. The Pro Bowl alternate ranked sixth among NFL receivers in total yards last season and third at 16.2 yards per reception.

Over his three seasons in the NFL, he has played in 43 games and has 178 catches for 2,844 yards and 24 scores.