Combined cap hits for Rodgers, Matthews

So while we have a moment, let's close the loop on a discussion we've been meandering through for years. What is the Green Bay Packers' annual costs for retaining quarterback Aaron Rodgers and linebacker Clay Matthews for the majority (if not entirety) of their careers?

Source: Aaron Rodgers Agrees To Extension

John Clayton breaks down Aaron Rodgers' contract extension that will pay him $110 million over five years.

Clay Matthews Signs Extension

NFL Live discusses Packers LB Clay Matthews' contract extension.

Packers sign star LB Matthews to extension

Linebacker Clay Matthews signed an extension with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, the team announced.

Vote: Clay Matthews' contract extension

NFL - Clay Matthews On and Off Field

It's payday for Clay Matthews and the Packers have a good reason why to give him all that cash. With Matthews on the field, the Packers are +12 in TD-Int differential. Off the field, they are minus-7. The Packers, with Matthews on the field, average a sack every 15 dropbacks. When he's on the sidelines, their sack rate decreases.

NFL - Clay Matthews in Good Company

Clay Matthews has 42.5 sacks, 7 forced fumbles, and 4 interceptions in his 4 seasons in Green Bay. Since 2009, he is 1 of 3 players and the only linebacker to reach those numbers during this time.

NFL - Clay Matthews Sacks

Packers Close To Deal With Matthews

Adam Schefter says the Packers and LB Clay Matthews are closing in on a new deal.