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Green Bay Packers Introduce Groundbreaking 3-Year Program to Support Players’ Life Transition

Packers name Ed Policy as new president and CEO

Green Bay, WI – October 5, 2025

The Green Bay Packers have made NFL history by becoming the first franchise to introduce a three-year life transition program for players leaving the game — whether through release, retirement, or injury. The initiative marks a groundbreaking step toward supporting athletes as they move from professional football to the next chapter of their lives.

The program offers career mentorship, education stipends, financial assistance, and mental health support designed to help former Packers adjust to life beyond the field. From financial planning to emotional well-being, it reflects Green Bay’s long-standing commitment to family and community — values deeply rooted in the franchise’s history.

Packers President and CEO Ed Policy spoke passionately about the launch:

“Once a Packer, always a Packer. This program is about honoring that promise. When players give everything to this organization and this city, it’s our responsibility to make sure they’re supported long after the final whistle.”

The initiative also includes monthly income supplementscareer networking with Wisconsin-based businesses, and family counseling services — turning Green Bay’s “family-first” motto into a living reality.

NFLPA representatives and league analysts have praised the Packers for setting a new standard in player care, calling the move “a blueprint for the entire NFL.”

Fans across Wisconsin have echoed that pride, with one supporter writing: “This is why Green Bay is different. We don’t just cheer for players — we take care of them.”

For Ed Policy and the Packers organization, this isn’t about public relations — it’s about principle.
Green Bay is proving once again that football in Titletown is about more than wins and championships — it’s about people, purpose, and the lifelong bond of the Packers family.

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