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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Green Bay Packers plan pep rallies for road games against Dallas, Arizona and Denver
The Green Bay Packers scheduled three pep rallies before road games during the 2025 season. Rallies will be held before the Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Cardinals and Denver Broncos games. The Packers also have road games against the Cleveland Browns, Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings. Advertisement The rally dates and locations are: Packers fan attend a pep rally at Chicken 'N Pickle in Grand Prairie, Texas, in January 2024. The Packers will hold a rally their again on Sept. 27, 2025, before they play the Dallas Cowboys. At each location, prize giveaways begin at 4 p.m. local time and the program featuring alumni begins at 6 p.m. The rallies are free, but admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis in the event of crowd limitations. Each pep rally includes interactive Packers-themed contests, prizes and giveaways, and music and entertainment provided by a local DJ. The rallies also feature appearances by former Packers players and other Packers personalities who offer their thoughts on the next day's game and interact with fans. Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy attended the rallies in the past, but he will be succeeded by Ed Policy during the annual shareholders meeting on July 25. The Packers did not say if Policy would participate, but additional details on the rallies will be me available closer to the events. Advertisement Packers Everywhere, which hosts the rallies, enables Packers fans to find official Packers establishments around the world where they can watch games with fellow fans. Packers Everywhere also offers several opportunities for fans all over the world to engage with the team, from submitting their photos through the site to participating in fan contests and sweepstakes. Contact Richard Ryman at rryman@ Follow him on Twitter at @RichRymanPG, on Instagram at @rrymanPG or on Facebook at This article originally appeared on Green Bay Press-Gazette: Green Bay Packers plan pep rallies for Dallas, Arizona and Denver
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Packers president shares message with fans amid retirement
The post Packers president shares message with fans amid retirement appeared first on ClutchPoints. With his 70th birthday approaching on July 13, Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy is wrapping up his final days before retiring. Before handing the job over to executive Ed Policy, Murphy sent a heartfelt message to the team's fan base. Advertisement During his final week of work, Murphy penned a farewell message he titled 'Hasta la Vista, Baby!' that got posted on the team website. The letter expressed gratitude for his life journey, from entering the league as an undrafted free agent to becoming the president and CEO of a team with 'the best fans in professional sports.' 'As I head into retirement, I want to thank all our fans for their great support of the team,' Murphy wrote. 'Because of our fans, serving as President of the Packers is the best job in the NFL. It has been an honor and a privilege to work for you.' The Packers are the only team in the league without a singular owner. The organization instead gives ownership to the taxpayers of Green Bay, allowing the city and fans to be the 'owners' of the team. Due to this structure, the Packers refer to themselves as a publicly owned, non-profit organization. The Packers require all their executives to retire by the age of 70, which made the 2024 season the final one of Murphy's career. Following an extensive decision-making process, they opted to hand the job to Policy, 54, who has been on the team's board since 2012. Advertisement Packers look to build on momentum in 2025 Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Before retiring, Murphy got to enjoy the 2025 NFL Draft, which was held in Green Bay for the first time. Murphy was part of the team that pushed for and secured the return of the draft to Wisconsin. In one of his final acts as president, Murphy welcomed the team's first-round pick, Matthew Golden, on stage after Roger Goodell announced the selection. The Packers aim to sustain their momentum under their new management, which will begin with the 2025 season. Green Bay is coming off an 11-6 campaign in 2024, its best record since going 13-4 in 2021. Golden will be one of the few additions to the Packers' roster, as most of the team's players return. Jordan Love, Josh Jacobs, Jayden Reed, Tucker Kraft and Elgton Jenkins headline the returning offensive players. Rashan Gary, Quay Walker, Isaiah McDuffie and Xavier McKinney all return defensively. Related: The Office star reveals bonkers Brett Favre coincidence when meeting Aaron Rodgers Related: 2 way-too-early 2026 NFL Draft prospects Green Bay Packers must monitor
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Packers offering fans tickets with artistic contest
The post Packers offering fans tickets with artistic contest appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Green Bay Packers are getting creative with their fans to build up excitement for the upcoming season. Literally. Advertisement The team has announced its 'Give Us A Sign' contest, which looks for 'clever captions' and 'savvy sign ideas' that will be used on gamedays. A panel of judges will pick the top 16 entries as finalists. Fans will then vote for their favorites. The winner will have their slogan printed on official signs, game tickets, a trip to Lambeau Field, and hotel accommodations in Green Bay. Overall, the approximate value of the prizes is $3,000, according to the team's website. The contest will accept submissions until July 23. The voting runs from July 29 to August 25, and the announcement of the winners is on August 29. New Chapter for Pacers The Packers are hoping that all signs point to a better campaign after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round of the playoffs last season. Advertisement Green Bay hasn't found much success with young quarterback Jordan Love, who has been hampered by injuries, after the departure of longtime star Aaron Rodgers. Entering his sixth season, fans are praying that the 26-year-old Love will finally make the leap and join the other elite signal-callers in the NFL. The Packers are also going through a transitional period with new incoming president and CEO Ed Policy. He will officially take the helm of the squad on July 25, replacing Mark Murphy, who reached his mandatory retirement age of 70. Policy recently said coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst won't be given contract extensions before the season, saying it would 'create a lot of issues.' LaFleur and Gutekunst each have two years left in their deals. Still, Policy said he has faith in LaFleur, Gutenkunst, and director of football operations Russ Ball. Advertisement 'You've got three exceptional people doing an exceptional job right now and working well together,' said Policy in a report from NBC Sports' Charean Williams. 'I feel very good about all three of those individuals. I love them. I trust them. I respect them.' Talk about giving the Packers a good sign. Related: Davante Adams reveals how missed Aaron Rodgers connection 'changed my life' Related: 2 sneaky Packers trade candidates entering 2025 training camp
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Mark Murphy: 'I hope that I have left the Packers in better shape than when I started'
Retiring Green Bay Packers president and CEO Mark Murphy might regret not winning more than one Super Bowl during his tenure, but he's hopeful his contributions -- both in terms of improvements to and around Lambeau Field and within the community -- have left the Packers in a much better place than when he officially started in 2008. In his final Q&A column at Murphy talked regrets and triumphs but focused on the good of his incredible run as the team president and CEO. "I hope that I have left the Packers in better shape than when I started," Murphy wrote. It would be difficult to argue otherwise. Thanks in part to Murphy, the Packers are as stable on and off the field as they've been in the franchise's history. Murphy is hitting the mandatory retirement age of 70 this month. Ed Policy will take over as the new CEO and president. During Murphy's run, the Packers won Super Bowl XLV, updated Lambeau Field and improved spaces for both players and staff while also building out Titletown around the stadium and bringing the 2025 NFL draft to Green Bay. "I think the improvements we have made to Lambeau Field (South End Zone, concourse renovations, new football and administrative offices, and (opening in a few weeks) a new locker room for the team) have been enhancements that have not taken away from what makes Lambeau Field special," Murphy wrote. "I am also proud of the impact we have had in the community – both through donations to nonprofits and with the development of Titletown (and more recently, with hosting the NFL Draft). I think we have left the organization positioned for continued success with the leadership of Ed Policy, Brian Gutekunst, Matt LaFleur and Russ Ball. Lastly, I am very proud that we have strengthened the connection that our fans have with the team through two stock sales (adding more than 426,000 owners) and the creation of the Packers Everywhere program (thanks to my daughter, Emily, and Blue State Digital)." In terms of most memorable moments during his tenure, Murphy pointed to winning Super Bowl XLV in Dallas and getting to announce Matthew Golden as the Packers' first-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft outside Lambeau Field in Green Bay. "For both, they were rewards for all the hard work that so many people in the organization put forth," Murphy wrote. Murphy called Packers fans "the best fans in all professional sports" and called the Packers president job "the best job in the NFL." "It has been an honor and a privilege to work for you," Murphy finished.
Washington Post
17-06-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Ed Policy believes his family background will help him in his new role as Packers' president/CEO
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Ed Policy got a keen understanding about the realities of his dream occupation while growing up in a football family. Now that he's about to take over as the president/CEO of the Green Bay Packers, Policy gets to put into practice the lessons he learned as the son of former San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns president Carmen Policy. 'It was an incredible education,' Policy said. 'We talked about the NFL and the business of the NFL and pro football every night at the dinner table.' Policy experienced the joy of Super Bowl championships and the adversity that came when his father made difficult decisions such as trading Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana. The training continued as Policy spent the past 13 years in Green Bay while the Packers continued succeeding after the 2023 trade of four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Now it's his turn to make the tough calls. Policy, 54, assumes his new role July 25 when the Packers hold their annual shareholders meeting. He was recommended by a search committee and unanimously selected by the Packers' board of directors to take over for Mark Murphy, who reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70 next month. Murphy had held this position since 2008. Don't expect this transition to result in major changes. 'We both approach the importance of this job and especially the stewardship nature of this job — we take that very importantly — so I think you'll see a lot more similarities than differences,' Policy said. 'Obviously we're slightly different generations, different communication styles. We're different people. But I don't think there are going to be any real glaring differences.' Policy, a former Arena Football League commissioner, president and CEO, joined the Packers as vice president and general counsel in August 2012 and was promoted to chief operating officer in January 2018. In Policy's new role, Packers coach Matt LaFleur, general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president/director of football operations Russ Ball will report to him. Policy says all three of them have multiple years left in their contracts, though he wouldn't specify beyond that. Policy said there are no plans to extend those contracts before this season, but he praised LaFleur, Gutekunst and Ball as 'three exceptional people doing an exceptional job right now and working well together.' Policy was part of the panel that hired Gutekunst and LaFleur. He has a longer relationship with Ball through their Arena Football backgrounds. Although he wants more meetings among top Packers officials to foster better communication, Policy said he has no plans to meddle. 'I would communicate very frequently and openly and directly with them on all things, but certainly no team needs two head coaches or two GMs,' Policy said. This is the type of opportunity Policy always wanted. Policy said he started thinking about a career in football as far back as high school. 'I had two dream jobs in mind,' Policy said. 'Running a team or commissioner of the league were the two.' Policy remembers riding in a passenger's seat and listening to his dad negotiate Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young's contract on a car phone. He also recalls the hate mail his father received after making controversial decisions. 'I think my dad just always had thick skin,' Policy said. 'And I think I inherited that, so I'm grateful for that.' Policy says he still calls his dad a couple of times a week and often seeks his advice. But he also realizes his new job has its own set of challenges based on the Packers' unique ownership structure. He expects his years working alongside Murphy to help in that regard, because it taught him how to become more collaborative. Policy calls Murphy 'probably the strongest consensus-building leader I've met.' 'In my opinion, every NFL team is a community asset, and every president is a steward of that assets,' Policy said. 'Here, it's literal. I think it's more figurative everywhere else. Here it's literal, and it's more important.' Policy said the Packers' status as a publicly owned franchise provides advantages and disadvantages. The benefit is that the Packers can invest any money they make right back into their team, and there are no worries about family squabbles interfering with anything. But he also noted that other teams can bring in limited partners and make revenue way beyond anything the Packers gain through their occasional stock sales. 'From an organizational and operational standpoint, it's a competitive advantage,' Policy said. 'From a raising capital standpoint, it's probably not an advantage.' That requires the Packers to make smart decisions in order to remain competitive. Policy looks forward to that challenge, while continuing to utilize the guidance he received from his dad at the dinner table. 'To this day, I will tell you I rely on the lessons I've learned from him,' Policy said. ___ AP NFL:
