(GREEN BAY PACKERS) – The Green Bay Packers have signed LB Isaiah McDuffieto a contract extension. General Manager Brian Gutekunst announced the transaction Monday.
McDuffie (6-1, 227), a sixth-year player out of Boston College, was originally selected by the Packers in the sixth round (No. 220 overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. He has played in 80 regular-season games for Green Bay with 38 starts, recording 286 tackles (155 solo), 11 tackles for a loss, two sacks, nine QB hits, an interception, five passes defensed and a forced fumble. McDuffie has also contributed on special teams, registering a team-high 34 tackles and a fumble recovery. He is one of only two players in the league (Texans LB E.J. Speed) to appear in 80-plus games and register 275-plus tackles on defense (286) and 30-plus tackles on special teams (34) since 2021. McDuffie has played in five postseason contests, starting two and has posted 14 tackles (eight solo), a half-sack, two QB hits and seven tackles on special teams.
Thrivent signs on: The Green Bay Packers and Thrivent today announced a new multi-year agreement for the Fortune 500 financial services company to serve as the Official Financial Services Partner of the Green Bay Packers. The partnership will bring Thrivent to fans at Lambeau Field and nationwide through a mix of in-person and digital experiences and support local nonprofit organizations through a new community impact program called Game Changing Players.
“We’re proud to partner with Thrivent, an organization known for its deep roots in Wisconsin,” said Packers President and CEO Ed Policy. “Both the Packers and Thrivent are committed to making a meaningful impact across the region, strengthening our communities and serving others while delivering exceptional service. We look forward to integrating Thrivent into Lambeau Field in new and unique ways while collaborating on prominent fan-facing and community initiatives.”
“Partnering with the Green Bay Packers puts Thrivent in front of millions of fans through one of the most trusted and recognizable franchises in sports,” said Terry Rasmussen, president and CEO of Thrivent. “This partnership allows us to grow awareness of Thrivent, share our purpose‑based approach to finances, and engage people through high‑visibility moments on and off the field. At the same time, our shared Wisconsin roots and belief in giving back make this a collaboration that will create lasting change through our new community impact program.”
Reaching fans through branded content and gameday moments:
The new partnership will highlight Thrivent as the Official Financial Services Partner of the Green Bay Packers in four prominent ways:
- Thrivent Studio is now the home to the Packers’ broadcast, digital and social content operations. Thrivent’s branding will be prominently integrated into all studio productions, including Total Packers with Matt LaFleur and a wide range of year-round features connecting fans to the team.
- Thrivent will also be featured in the Packers’ media auditorium backdrop and during Packers press conferences.
- Thrivent will have a presence on the Fan Walkway on the east side of the stadium prior to kickoff. Details will be finalized by the home opener.
- Thrivent will also serve as the presenting sponsor for the Packers’ involvement in the My Cause My Cleats platform, a leaguewide initiative that encourages players to wear customized cleats on certain gamedays to raise awareness and show support for their hand-picked causes.
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