Segun Olubi, key Colts special teamer and linebacker, to Las Vegas in free agency INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts have lost another long-time member of their linebacker unit as free agency progressed, signaling a major shift in their defensive strategy. Veteran linebacker Segun Olubi, who had spent four seasons with the team, has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders, a move that primarily affects the Colts’ special teams unit rather than their defensive depth. Olubi, 26, was a critical component of the Colts’ special teams operations, contributing significantly to their success in the kicking game. As a core player under coordinator Brian Mason, he recorded 11 special teams tackles during the 2025 season. His impact extended beyond tackles, as he forced a fumble and blocked a punt during the Colts’ dominant victory over the Raiders. These performances highlighted his reliability in high-pressure moments, particularly in the kicking game. Olubi’s contributions to special teams were consistent over his tenure with the Colts. In each of his three full seasons, he managed at least nine special-teams tackles, showcasing his ability to perform under various conditions. His 2024 season opener against Houston saw him block a punt, further solidifying his role as a key asset to the unit. However, his defensive contributions were limited. Despite his special teams success, Olubi’s role on defense was minimal. In 2023, he made one start in place of an injured Zaire Franklin and played a career-high 114 defensive snaps. However, in the subsequent two seasons, his defensive involvement dropped sharply. In 2025, he recorded just 27 defensive snaps, with all six of those coming in mop-up situations.#las_vegas_raiders #indianapolis_colts #zaire_franklin #segun_olubi #brian_mason
Former Packers linebacker signs multi-year contract with Vikings Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Eric Wilson has signed a three-year, $22.5 million contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, marking a significant financial boost after his previous earnings with the team. Wilson, who spent three seasons with the Packers from 2022 to 2024, earned a total of $3.42 million across one-year deals. After becoming an unrestricted free agent in 2024, he returned to the Vikings, where he played 90 percent of the team’s defensive snaps in 2025 despite signing a $2.75 million deal that was below the market rate for a starting linebacker. The Vikings finalized the extension just hours before the legal tampering deadline, ensuring they could not be accused of poaching Wilson from other teams. According to Spotrac, Wilson, entering his 31st season and 10th NFL campaign, has accumulated $14.1 million in career earnings. The new contract raises his annual salary to $7.5 million, a substantial increase over his previous earnings. The Packers’ offseason strategy also involves Wilson’s potential impact on the team’s compensatory draft picks. The NFL will announce 2026 compensatory selections based on free agent losses from the 2025 season. Green Bay is set to receive a seventh-round pick for center Josh Myers, who moved up in the formula due to his playing time with the New York Jets. Myers signed a two-year, $11 million extension after a one-year, $2 million deal in 2025. Wilson’s contract extension will not affect the compensatory pick formula, as the average per year (APY) calculation occurs after the regular season, not during the new league year. Myers’ extension, which was finalized in-season, contributed to his higher ranking.#green_bay_packers #minnesota_vikings #zaire_franklin #eric_wilson #isaiah_mcduffie
Packers to sign center Sean Rhyan to contract extension Green Bay − The Green Bay Packers have secured long-term stability at their center position just days before free-agent center Sean Rhyan was set to become an unrestricted free agent. Rhyan, a four-year veteran, has agreed to a three-year, $33 million contract that includes an $11 million signing bonus, with additional incentives that could increase the total value. The deal was finalized with the team’s intention to play Rhyan at center, a source confirmed. Rhyan’s contract marks a significant financial commitment for the Packers, as it far exceeds the $5-6 million per year he would have earned midway through the 2025 season. This increase reflects his improved performance and the team’s confidence in his development as a versatile offensive lineman. Rhyan, who initially played guard at UCLA, transitioned to center in his fourth season after center Elgton Jenkins suffered a season-ending ankle injury. The move proved successful, as Rhyan started all but one game during a nine-game stretch, showcasing his ability to adapt to the center position despite it not being his natural role. The signing also has financial implications for the Packers’ salary cap. With the team planning to release Jenkins, who would have cost $24.3 million if retained, the move could free up $19.5 million in cap space. This flexibility is crucial as the Packers prepare for the 2026 season, having already renegotiated safety Xavier McKinney’s contract and traded for linebacker Zaire Franklin. The team is projected to be about $4 million under the cap but will need approximately $6 million to cover Franklin’s 2026 salary. Rhyan’s performance has been a key factor in the Packers’ offensive line strategy.#green_bay_packers #sean_rhyan #elgton_jenkins #xavier_mckinney #zaire_franklin
