Nick Niemann

Career StatsD+

Year	Team	GP	Tkl	Sacks	INT
Career		71	98	—	1
2025		7	11	0.0	0
2024		13	21	0.0	0
2023		17

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

Performance versus salary tier earns Nick Niemann a D+ Contract Value Index, with cap structure shaping the verdict. At $2.25M AAV on a one-year deal, Niemann's contract reflects his standing as a depth linebacker and special teams core—a role that doesn't command premium compensation, yet his 2025 season production (11 tackles, 7 games) underscores why he remains in that narrow band where NFL rosters justify keeping him around without breaking the bank. The linebacker market rewards playmakers who log significant snaps in coverage and run defense; Niemann occupies a different tier entirely, one where special teams consistency and positional depth hold the value proposition. At 28 years old in his fifth NFL season, he's past the developmental window but hasn't evolved into a starter, cementing his identity as a reliable rotational piece rather than a building block—exactly the kind of contract Green Bay can absorb without cap strain. The media frames him straightforwardly as a "recognized special teams contributor" whose re-signing was procedural, and that positioning justifies a modest deal that reflects competence without upside; the D+ CVI verdict recognizes that while the salary isn't unreasonable for what he delivers, there's no surplus value here, only fair-market compensation for a depth role.

Contracts in the Same Value Band

Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Nick's contract sits relative to comparable money.

Performance Analysis

The D+ performance grade on Nick Niemann reflects how his statistical baseline holds against the linebacker field. In the 2025 season, Niemann appeared in 7 games and posted 11 tackles—numbers that illustrate his standing as a reserve contributor operating in a limited role rather than a featured defensive piece. His tackle total represents the extent of his statistical footprint, a modest output that underscores his positioning in Green Bay's defensive hierarchy. At 28 years old in his fifth NFL season, Niemann has proven durable enough to stick in the league and reliable enough to secure a re-signing, but his production ceiling remains defined by depth-linebacker minutes and special teams reps rather than defensive playmaking. The mediaFraming confirms this arc: he's carved out a legitimate niche as a core special teams contributor and organizational continuity play, which is precisely the role a sixth-round 2021 pick can achieve in a competitive NFL environment. Niemann's value proposition is straightforward and unglamorous—a solid, unspectacular foundation that smart teams quietly appreciate even when national attention passes him by. His return from injured reserve and fresh contract extension signal the Packers view him as a dependable depth piece worth retaining, but with single-digit games played and double-digit tackles last year, he remains a rotational option rather than an anchor of Green Bay's defense.

How Nick Compares at the Position

Nick Niemann ranks 255th of 338 graded linebackers by performance. That slots Nick between Ochaun Mathis (D+) just ahead and Caleb Murphy (D+) just behind.

Current Sentiment

Nick Niemann sits firmly in that middle tier of NFL players where competence meets anonymity, earning a solid C grade in public perception. The Green Bay linebacker has successfully carved out a niche as a reliable special teams contributor and depth piece, the kind of player that smart organizations quietly value but fans rarely discuss. His recent re-signing and return from injured reserve generated minimal media buzz—precisely what you'd expect for a five-year veteran who's found his lane as a core special teamer rather than a defensive playmaker. Packers fans appreciate Niemann's dependability and continuity in a phase of the game that can swing field position and momentum, even if his name doesn't appear in highlight reels or fantasy lineups. The media treats him as exactly what he is: a solid, unspectacular depth contributor whose value lies in doing the dirty work that keeps special teams units functioning at an NFL level.