European Packers fans were elated Monday upon learning Green Bay will play in London this year. To them, it's been a long time coming.
"Social media is absolutely exploding. Everyone is absolutely ecstatic," said Stephen O'Brien of Wicklow, Ireland, co-founder of the UK & Irish Packers Group, which has 1,200 members. "It’s a great day to be a Packers fan this side of the pond."
The NFL said Monday the Packers will be one of five teams "hosting" international games this season. The Packers will be the last NFL team to play a game abroad during the regular season and European fans are stoked.