Packers Dismiss Five After Memorial Disruption, Mark Murphy Cites “Foundational Values”
GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy ordered the dismissal of five team members this week after an incident during a memorial ceremony honoring National Guard member Andrew Wolfe, marking one of the most serious internal disciplinary actions the franchise has taken in decades.
Team officials confirmed that the individuals allegedly behaved in a manner inconsistent with the tone of the tribute, prompting swift review and immediate termination.
“The Packers are built on respect—respect for the game, for the community, and for this country,” Murphy said. “Violating that principle is disqualifying.”
A Rare Moment of Organizational Shock
The Packers, one of the NFL’s most tradition-heavy franchises, have built their identity around stability. The sudden dismissals sent ripples through both the locker room and the league.
Players arrived to practice Tuesday in near silence.
Veterans’ Groups Applaud
Several Wisconsin-based veterans organizations issued statements thanking the franchise for “responding with integrity.”
One commander wrote: “Football is entertainment. Service is sacrifice. Today the Packers recognized that difference clearly.”
What the League May Do
While the NFL continues to gather information, insiders say additional discipline is unlikely unless new evidence surfaces.
For now, the message from Green Bay is final: heritage matters—and some violations cannot be walked back.
