Ted Thompson

Ted Thompson (born January 17, 1953 - January 20, 2021) was an American football executive for the Green Bay Packers and former player for 10 years with the Houston Oilers. He was the general manager of the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) from 2005 to 2017. He was named to the post on January 14, 2005, by former Packers president and CEO Bob Harlan. Thompson took over the general manager duties from Mike Sherman, who had been serving as both head coach and general manager. Prior to becoming the Packers' general manager, Thompson served with the Seattle Seahawks as their vice president of operations from 2000 to 2004.