Sometimes the biggest headline from an NFL game comes from someone who never set foot on the field, but it happens on rare occasions. This Thursday night somehow became that rare moment when Green Bay Packers undrafted rookie wide receiverIsaiah Neyor stole the spotlight.
Helmets are shown during the fourth quarter of their preseason game Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 20-7.
Helmets are shown during the fourth quarter of their preseason game Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Green Bay Packers beat the Seattle Seahawks 20-7.
Neyor is not active for the game since he is a player from the practice squad. Because of that, when the cameraman was doing double-takes on his massive diamond-studded chain, it caught the entire crowd at Lambeau Field off guard.
Now, a report reveals the chain is worth $100,000, which is enough to make him a big talking point besides thePackers’ 27-18 win over Washington.
Packers Benchwarmer Isaiah Neyor Spotted Wearing $100K Chain on the Bench
Neyor was among the players released during final cuts but remains with the organization on the practice squad. He caught attention for spending big despite not being on the active roster.
The 6’4″, 218-pound receiver was spotted on the sideline with his flashy jewelry, which is a bit surprising because earnings of a standard practice squad are roughly $13,000 per week. Given that, experts or commentators can debate whether it showed confidence or questionable money management.
Just an insane piece of jewelry to wear if you’re a guy on the bench pic.twitter.com/JHuKad3RQr
— The Degenerate (@TheDegenWeekly) September 12, 2025
For context, players like him with less than two years of experience earn $216,000 annually if they stay on the squad for the entire 18-week season. But his iced-out chain is reportedly worth $100K.
Quite frankly, it is a significant investment as a six-figure piece of jewelry for a player like him. It will be intriguing to know how he managed to purchase such a luxury piece without having any second thoughts.
The former Nebraska receiver signed with the 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 9 but was released on August 4. He joined the Packers two days later on the practice squad.
The transition from a college standout to a practice squad player does not always guarantee NFL success. So, his luxury jewelry choice has been raising more eyebrows.
Practice Squad Economics vs. Flashy Lifestyle Choices
The viral sideline image of the Packers rookie shows the financial reality for NFL hopefuls. Practice squad players like him can make up to a maximum of $216,000 in a season, compared to the $795,000 minimum salary for a rookie on the active roster. That’s a massive gap, almost three times bigger.
Neyor’s diamond chain became a talking point because it represents a player betting on himself in the most visible way possible. Whether it’s confidence, poor financial planning, or simply a young man enjoying his first NFL paycheck is up for debate among the community.
The undrafted rookie’s college career showed flashes of potential. He averaged over 30 yards per catch as a freshman at Wyoming. But translating college production to NFL success always remains the ultimate challenge.
His expensive sideline fashion choice suggests he’s already thinking like he’s made it, even while fighting for a spot on the depth chart.