Published February 23, 2012, 07:02 AM

Packers, Finley ink deal

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tight end Jermichael Finley says he has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers.

By: Associated Press, The Jamestown Sun

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Tight end Jermichael Finley says he has agreed to a new deal with the Green Bay Packers.

Finley posted a message on his Twitter account Wednesday appearing to confirm reports of a 2-year, $15-million deal he agreed to return to the team.

“I could not be happier to have the privilege of being a Packer for the next 2 yrs. Glad to be back with my team & coaches for 1 common goal.”

Finley was set to become a free agent, and the team was expected to consider using the franchise tag on him. Multiple media reports said Wednesday that Finley had re-signed with Green Bay.

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