Green Bay Packers sign Brandon Chillar to new contract, source says

When he was a free agent, linebacker Brandon Chillar had to be talked into going to Green Bay. Now he doesn't want to leave.

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With his contract set to expire after this season, Chillar signed a four-year, $21 million contract extension with the Packers that includes $7 million in guaranteed money, according to a close to the situation.

Chillar's deal is rare in that, these days, teams have proceeded cautiously in terms of signing players to long-term contracts with the league's uncertain financial future ahead.

Chillar has started four games this season and has been a dependable contributor on Green Bay's special teams.

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