ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates discusses the Packers' move to further shore up their defensive line by signing DT Letroy Guion, and whether Green Bay will bring back B.J. Raji as well. (2:01)

Packers' locking up Guion is a sensible move (2:01)

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers protected themselves, but also gave Letroy Guion the chance to earn his money as part of the three-year contract the veteran defensive tackle signed last week.

The deal is heavy on bonus money: $50,000 in per-game roster bonuses that could total up to $2.4 million over the life of the deal, plus another $1.7 million in roster and workout bonuses.

However, he received only a $500,000 signing bonus as part of the deal that totals $11.05 million, plus the possibility of another $500,000 in Pro Bowl bonuses.

Last season, Guion played under a one-year, $2.75 million deal after he agreed to a plea agreement following his arrest for marijuana possession.

Here’s a year-by-year breakdown of his new contract:

2016

Cash value : $4 million

Salary-cap charge : $3,516,666

Signing bonus : $500,000

Roster bonus : $500,000 ($250,000 on May 3, $250,000 on Aug. 3)

Per-game roster bonuses : Up to $800,000 ($50,000 per game active)

Workout bonus : $200,000

Base salary: $2 million

2017

Cash value : $3.5 million

Salary-cap charge : $3,666,666

Roster bonus : $800,000 ($400,000 on third day of the new league year, $400,000 May 2.)

Per-game roster bonuses : Up to $800,000 ($50,000 per game active)

Workout bonus : $200,000

Base salary : $1.7 million

Escalator: $250,000 for making the Pro Bowl

2018