Packers' Jackson may hold out or demand trade

MILWAUKEE -- Nose tackle Grady Jackson could hold out or seek a trade if the Green Bay Packers don't improve his contract, his new agent said Wednesday.

The 340-pound Jackson has a year left on a two-year, $2.31 million deal. Drew Rosenhaus said the 32-year-old Jackson is a "premier player" on the Packers defense and should be paid that way.

"He's obviously underpaid for his position and level of contribution," he said.

Rosenhaus said he talked to Packers executives Tuesday, and they indicated they wanted Jackson to play out his contract and would evaluate him after the season ends.

"We may need to look at a trade or potentially a holdout until the team changes their position," Rosenhaus said.

Packers spokesman Jeff Blumb referred questions to general manager Ted Thompson, but said Thompson was on vacation Wednesday.

Jackson has had arthroscopic knee surgery each of the past two offseasons. Last season, he dislocated a kneecap in the opening game and missed more than a month before returning to action. He finished with 23 tackles and one sack.

Jackson was previously represented by James "Bus" Cook, who is also the agent for Packers quarterback Brett Favre.

Rosenhaus also represents wide receiver Javon Walker, who didn't attend the team's minicamps this spring, and running back Najeh Davenport. Training camp begins July 29.