Devin Funchess is staying put. On Tuesday, the wide receiver agreed to take a pay cut in order to remain with the Packers for 2021 (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport). 
Funchess inked a one-year, $1.2MM deal with the Packers last year but later decided to opt out in the midst of the pandemic. Per the league’s agreement with the NFLPA, Funchess’ contract tolled into 2021. The Packers were likely thinking about releasing the veteran in advance of free agency, so he agreed to a small salary reduction in order to make the numbers work.
Funchess has not played since his 2019 stint with the Colts, which was really more like a cup of coffee. That season ended early due a broken collarbone — he recorded three grabs for 32 yards in his lone game. For the year, he earned $10MM in salary.
The Panthers selected Funchess in the second round of the 2015 draft, but he has yet to put it all together in the pros. He enjoyed the best year of his career in 2017, compiling 63 receptions for 840 yards and eight touchdowns. Still, it’s worth noting that it took him 111 targets to get those 63 grabs.
So we won’t have to draft a WR again this year!!
Still hoping to get Rondale Moore from Purdue. Perfect slot receiver for the Packers offense
Moore would be great and could return if needed, but the Packers really could use a possession receiver or someone who can break press coverage. Funchess is that type of guy-or is supposed to be-but a better version of his current self is what the Packers could use most I think.
Think he’ll be there in the 5th round when Gute starts thinking of actually taking a WR..?
He’ll draft a TE before a WR.
Wrong! This is Wisconsin. We will sign or draft another second baseman before drafting a WR. Pay attention.
He’s “just a guy”. A legit #2 WR would be nice, not just getting by with mediocrity behind Adams.
Having to take a pay cut from 1.2 mil has got to be a serious ego check for a veteran NFL wide receiver