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PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 26: Ed Policy, President and CEO of the Green Bay Packers, looks on before the game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Shelley Lipton/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The NFL’s Annual Meeting in Phoenix is a good reminder of one thing: we’re not far into the Ed Policy era, but he’s already had a lot to navigate.
Since Policy took over, the Packers made a major trade and made significant decisions about the future of their front office and their coaching staff, all while enjoying, financially at least, another successful season.
That’s a pretty full plate, and Policy hasn’t even been on the job for a full year yet. It makes sense that he would have a lot to talk about this week, especially with the Packers hurtling through what appears to be a championship window.
The most interesting thing about Policy, I think, is that he’s basically been preparing for this job for his entire life. You can find interviews as far back as the mid 90s where he talks about his desire to be president of a major sports team some day. We don’t yet know much about his leadership style or what Policy means for the future of the Packers, but I think we’re obligated to pay close attention to the way he handles things like this annual meeting, what comments he makes, and how he makes them. At the very least, we’ll be learning a bit about Policy, but we’re also getting insights into how he may differ from Mark Murphy, what it means that he’s got the big job, and how it could affect the Packers long term.
We’re in learning mode, in short, and everything we learn is a pretty significant data point this early into Policy’s tenure.
5 things learned from Ed Policy at the 2026 NFL Annual Meeting | Packers.com
Policy had a lot to say at the NFL’s Annual Meeting.
Packers president Policy on why he extended coach LaFleur | ESPN
Policy seemed a bit befuddled at the idea that anyone would want to fire Matt LaFleur.
CEO Ed Policy has ‘healthy paranoia’ about Packers’ financial future | Packers News
Policy’s comments about naming rights for Lambeau Field are a part of this healthy paranoia.
The Packers seem to have a big role in mind for Zaire Franklin.
Steelers president Art Rooney II expects Aaron Rodgers’ decision before 2026 draft | NFL.com
In non-Packers news, the Steelers are waiting around on Aaron Rodgers. Again.
Snake at British college gives virgin birth for a second time | UPI
I’m not sure about the theological implications of this birth resulting in 12 snake babies.
