Packers' Darnell Savage: Fifth-year option exercised

The Packers exercised Savage's fifth-year option for 2023 on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Savage started every game for the third straight season in 2021, and he was on the field for 96.2 percent of the team's defensive snaps. However, his numbers took a dip from his second season to his third. Regardless, he still totaled 63 tackles, nine pass deflections and two interceptions during the 2021 campaign and will likely play a critical role for Green Bay's defense over the next two seasons.