The Green Bay Packers know that their roster could be on the brink of competing for a Super Bowl. After making the playoffs in back-to-back years with Jordan Love under center, the team has proved their good enough to compete with anyone. However, two early than anticipated playoff exits have proven that they’re likely a few pieces away from Super Bowl contention.
This week it was reported that Green Bay added a major piece to their front office.
BREAKING: Packers Add 20-Year Of Experience To Front Office (Report)
Nov 28, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a Green Bay Packers helmet during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Nov 28, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of a Green Bay Packers helmet during the game against the Miami Dolphins at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Kevin Manara has been hired as the next general counsel for the Green Bay Packers. Ed Policy, the incoming president and CEO, announced the news on Friday:
“We are excited to welcome Kevin to Green Bay,” said Policy. “He brings a wealth of experience at both the league and team level that will be invaluable to the Packers and our overall operations. We look forward to his leadership contributions as a member of our Senior Staff.”
Manara comes to the Packers with over 20 years of experience in professional sports. He has worked as the General Counsel for the Arizona Cardinals since July 2023 and previously was Senior Vice President & General Counsel for the Las Vegas Raiders. In those roles, Manara provided legal advice and strategic guidance to ownership, executives and the football staff. His responsibilities included day-to-day legal matters involving litigation, employment, football operations and corporate matters.
Kevin Manara via: Packers.com
Kevin Manara via: Packers.com
Prior to his work with teams, Manara was the Vice President of Labor Relations & Policy for the National Football League from 2008-21. He represented the NFL Management Council, the league and clubs in administering and enforcing the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, including in arbitration proceedings and litigation. Manara was part of the NFL’s bargaining team during the 2011 and 2020 CBA negotiations with the NFL Players Association.
Some of his other responsibilities included administration and enforcement of the NFL Policy & Program for Substances of Abuse and Policy on Performance-Enhancing Substances as well as the CBA for game officials. Manara also advised the NFL Football Operations department regarding policies, procedures and other legal issues and enforced the NFL Personal Conduct Policy and the Commissioner’s authority for the integrity of the game.
Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy, left, talks with executive vice president/ director of football operations Russ Ball and chief operating officer and general counsel Ed Policy, right, listens to before their game against the Minnesota Vikings Monday, December 23, 2019 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. © Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy, left, talks with executive vice president/ director of football operations Russ Ball and chief operating officer and general counsel Ed Policy, right, listens to before their game against the Minnesota Vikings Monday, December 23, 2019 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. © Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK
Here is a look at Green Bay’s 2025 opponents:
Home:
Minnesota
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Carolina.
Road:
Minnesota
Detroit
Chicago
Dallas
New York Giants
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Denver
Arizona.
Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet sits ready before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Dec 29, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A Green Bay Packers helmet sits ready before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
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