We were pretty happy when the Green Bay Packers re-signed outside linebacker Nick Perry earlier this week.

It did give us pause that they gave Perry $5 million on a one-year deal. That seems a bit high for a guy who’s an injury risk and has just 12.5 sacks in four seasons.

However, maybe the Packers thought they had to pay Perry for last season’s playoff performance. He racked up 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble in those two games.

Regardless, the Packers did save themselves a bit of money if you look at it another way. As a first-round pick, the Packers had a fifth-year option on Perry for 2016. That option would have cost them $7.5 million.

They wisely declined it prior to the 2015 season. In essence, that saved the Packers $2.5 million.

As for Perry, he expressed gratitude for his new deal and said he couldn’t see himself playing anywhere else.

Blessed and Thankful to be given another year to live out my dreams with the Packers. Love my Packer family. pic.twitter.com/U0O6TukEO4 — Nick Perry (@NickTheGreat8) March 12, 2016

?? prayers can go a long way, couldn't see myself anywhere else #packnation #Family — Nick Perry (@NickTheGreat8) March 12, 2016

Cute kid.