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Packers’ $57 million investment in Devonte Wyatt is off to a rough start

The Green Bay Packers extended defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt in the offseason. They're still waiting for a return on their massive investment.

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 12:00 PM
Packers’ $57 million investment in Devonte Wyatt is off to a rough start
Key Things to Know
  • Carlos Sanchez argues that Devonte Wyatt has not lived up to his three-year, $57 million contract extension.
  • Through four games this season, Wyatt has recorded zero sacks and only two quarterback pressures.
  • Linemen Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Ford have generated comparable or superior pressure numbers to Wyatt.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Carlos Sanchez of Lombardi Ave argues that Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt has underwhelmed after signing a three-year, $57 million contract extension earlier this year. Four games into the season, Wyatt has recorded zero sacks and just two quarterback pressures while continuing to struggle as a run defender.

Sanchez highlights that other defensive linemen, including Javon Hargrave and Jonathan Ford, have outproduced Wyatt despite fewer snaps or cheaper contracts. However, the writer notes that Green Bay must remain patient as Wyatt potentially works off rust following a fractured ankle or adapts to defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon's system.

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