Packers Roots Run Deep for Super Bowl GMs

Schneider and Wolf share Green Bay connections

Feb. 3, 2026 at 4:07pm

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The general managers of the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, John Schneider and Eliot Wolf, both have deep roots in the Green Bay Packers organization. Schneider spent over a decade working in the Packers' front office, while Wolf is the son of former Packers GM Ron Wolf, who helped build the team's Super Bowl-winning teams in the 1990s.

Why it matters

The Packers' success in the 1990s and 2000s has made the team's front office talent highly sought after in the NFL. Schneider and Wolf's Packers pedigree has helped them rise to the top of their respective organizations, which are now facing off in the Super Bowl.

The details

Schneider worked for the Packers from 1993 to 2009, serving in various scouting and personnel roles. He was part of the team that drafted players like Brett Favre, Reggie White, and Aaron Rodgers. Wolf, meanwhile, is the son of former Packers GM Ron Wolf, who is credited with reviving the franchise in the 1990s and building the team that won Super Bowl XXXI.

  • Schneider worked for the Packers from 1993 to 2009.
  • The Packers won Super Bowl XXXI in 1996.

The players

John Schneider

The general manager of the Seattle Seahawks, who previously worked in the Packers' front office for over a decade.

Eliot Wolf

The general manager of the New England Patriots, and the son of former Packers GM Ron Wolf.

Ron Wolf

The former general manager of the Green Bay Packers, who is credited with reviving the franchise in the 1990s and building the team that won Super Bowl XXXI.

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The takeaway

The shared Packers roots of the Seahawks and Patriots GMs highlight the enduring influence of the Green Bay franchise and its ability to develop top talent in the NFL front office ranks.