Green Bay Packers and Jordan Love’s Extension
Jordan Love took over as the Packers’ starting quarterback after Aaron Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets before the 2023 season. Love had an impressive first season as a starter, leading Green Bay to a 10-9 record and securing a playoff berth. His performance convinced the Packers’ front office to invest in him as the future of the franchise.
In July 2024, the Packers signed Jordan Love to a four-year, $220 million contract extension. The deal included a massive $75 million signing bonus and $155 million in guaranteed money, making it one of the most significant contracts for a quarterback in NFL history. This extension confirmed the Packers’ long-term commitment to Love, eliminating any speculation about his departure.
The rumors about Love leaving for the Chicago Bears contradict this reality. There is no verifiable information suggesting that the Packers’ front office offered him a five-year, $230.4 million deal, nor that he turned it down. Furthermore, no reports indicate that Love has joined the Bears or any other team.
Chicago Bears’ Commitment to Caleb Williams
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bears have secured their quarterback of the future with Caleb Williams. The Bears selected Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft after trading Justin Fields to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Williams, a former Heisman Trophy winner from USC, signed a four-year rookie contract worth $39.4 million, fully guaranteed, in July 2024. He immediately became the Bears’ starter and made history by becoming the first quarterback selected first overall to win his season-opening NFL debut since 2002. In that game, Williams completed 14-of-29 passes for 93 yards without any turnovers, leading the Bears to a 24–17 victory over the Tennessee Titans.
Given the Bears’ significant investment in Williams, it is highly unlikely that they would pursue another high-profile quarterback like Jordan Love. Additionally, signing a quarterback to a three-year, $89.7 million deal would create a quarterback controversy that the team would want to avoid.
No Evidence Supporting the Rumor
At this point, no reputable sources, including ESPN, have reported that the Packers’ quarterback turned down a major contract to join the Bears. The supposed contract figures also do not align with recent NFL quarterback salaries, making the claim even more questionable.
In reality, the Packers have locked in Jordan Love as their franchise quarterback, and the Bears are building their team around Caleb Williams. This makes it highly improbable that such a blockbuster deal between these two rival teams took place.
Until credible sources confirm otherwise, this rumor appears to be false.