The Green Bay Packers and former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs have agreed to terms on a four-year contract, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero.
Hobbs could earn up to $50 million in incentives, with $16 million guaranteed, according to Ryan Wood of USA TODAY.
Hobbs has started 38 games for the Raiders in four seasons, totaling three interceptions, 19 passes defended, three forced fumbles, and 14 tackles for loss.
He’ll be 26 years old at the start of next season, entering his prime as a vital element of the Packers’ secondary.
Josh Jacobs and Xavier McKinney provided a significant boost to the Green Bay Packers’ free agent class in 2024.
Can Aaron Banks (left guard) and Nate Hobbs (slot cornerback) accomplish the same?
Minutes after signing Banks to a four-year, $77 million contract on Monday, the Packers agreed to a four-year, $48 million agreement with Hobbs, which includes $16 million in guaranteed money.
The NFL Network was the first to report the news.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Hobbs in the fifth round of the 2021 draft. He is 6-0 feet and weighs 195 pounds. Hobbs had 38 starts and 51 career games for the Raiders, recording three interceptions, three forced fumbles, 19 passes defensed, 14 tackles for loss, and 281 tackles.
Last season, Pro Football Focus gave Hobbs an overall grade of 61.4, ranking him 110th out of 223 corners. His run defense grade was 100th overall, while his coverage grade was 103rd.
Hobbs allowed nine touchdown passes and had a passer rating of 102.1 during his four seasons with the Raiders. In addition, he missed 50 tackles in his career, for a 15.7% miss percentage.
In 2024, Hobbs allowed 31 catches for 280 yards on 318 coverage snaps.
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