David Bakhtiari. Aaron Rodgers. Jordy Nelson. That’s it. Those are the only significant third contracts the Green Bay Packers have given out in the last 10 years. It just does not happen often. The Packers and general manager Brian Gutekunst live by the adage and philosophy of it being better to move on a year early instead of a year too late. That’s why Davante Adams was traded.

The Green Bay Packers have placed tackle David Bakhtiari on injured reserve, signed linebacker Kristian Welch to the active roster from the practice squad and elevated cornerback Corey Ballentine and cornerback Kiondre Thomas from the practice squad to the active roster for gameday.