Ted Thompson, a long-time NFL personnel man who spent nearly 30 years with the Green Bay Packers, died on Wednesday.
As a player, Thompson spent nine seasons as a member of the Houston Oilers, appearing in 146 games as a linebacker. After retirement, Thompson joined the Packers organization as an assistant in the front office, before becoming Director of Pro Personnel and then Director of Player Personnel. In 2000, Thompson left Green Bay to work alongside Mike Holmgren in Seattle, as the Seahawks’ Vice President of Football Operations.
In 2005, Thompson returned to the Packers as general manager, a position he held for the next 12 seasons.