Packers' Joe Thomas: Signs free-agent tender with Packers

Thomas, an exclusive-rights free agent, signed his contract tender with the Packers on Monday, ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports.

Analysis:

Thomas led the Packers' inside linebacker corps in playing time last season due to injuries to Jake Ryan (shoulder) and Blake Martinez. However, he is the odd man out when all three are healthy and figures to open the 2017 season in a backup role.