Overview
- The Packers, which exercised the option Thursday, guaranteed Van Ness $13.8 million for 2027 as reported by The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman and confirmed by ESPN’s Rob Demovsky.
- Van Ness is slated to enter 2026 as the No. 2 edge behind Micah Parsons after Rashan Gary was traded to Dallas and Kingsley Enagbare left for the Jets.
- He is set to earn about $3.12 million this season, giving Green Bay cost certainty before the fully guaranteed option year.
- Through three seasons he has played 43 games with 8.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss, reflecting growth in snaps but limited production.
- He missed much of 2025 with a foot injury, and the option pickup shows team confidence in his health and development as he takes on a larger role.