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Packers Prepare for NFL Owners Meetings in Arizona
Compensatory picks, rule changes, and officiating among the topics on the agenda
Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:00pm
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The NFL owners meetings in Arizona will tackle key issues that could reshape the game, from rule changes to officiating negotiations.Green Bay TodayAs the NFL owners gather in Arizona this week for their annual league meetings, the Green Bay Packers are preparing to address several key issues, including the league's proposal to allow teams to trade future draft picks, changes to onside kick rules, and the ongoing negotiations between the NFL and the referees' union.
Why it matters
The Packers, like all NFL teams, will be closely watching the discussions and decisions made at the owners meetings, as they can have a significant impact on the team's roster-building strategies and in-game strategies. The league's approach to officiating is also a critical concern, given the impact poor officiating can have on the integrity of the game.
The details
Among the key items on the agenda are a proposal from the Cleveland Browns to allow teams to trade draft picks up to five years in the future, rather than the current three-year limit. The competition committee also has a proposal to allow teams to declare an onside kick at any point in the game, not just the fourth quarter, and a motion to eliminate the kicking team's incentive to intentionally kick the ball out of bounds when kicking off from the 50-yard line.
- The NFL owners meetings are taking place this week in Arizona.
- The league is expected to vote on the proposed rule changes during the meetings.
The players
Wes Hodkiewicz
A reporter covering the Packers for packers.com.
Ray
A Phoenix, Arizona resident who welcomes Hodkiewicz to the Valley of the Sun.
Benjamin
A Packers fan from Bear, Delaware who is concerned about the league's negotiations with the referees' union.
Kay
A Packers fan from Lynchburg, Virginia who is interested in the team's draft expectations.
Connor
A Packers fan from Minnetrista, Minnesota who is curious about the team's edge rushers.
What they’re saying
“Welcome to the Valley of the Sun. What are some of the real hot topics the owners will " tackle" this week? You hit a good week weather-wise. Enjoy the Mexican food.”
— Ray, Phoenix, AZ resident
“Like millions of Packers fans across our great nation, I remember losing a game in Seattle on a blatantly horrible TD call by the replacement refs! With that said, is there any update on the current contract negotiations going on between the owners and refs? I hope the owners learned their lesson. The NFL is too good of a product to be regulated with replacement referees.”
— Benjamin, Packers fan
What’s next
The NFL owners will vote on the proposed rule changes during the meetings this week. The league is also expected to provide an update on the status of contract negotiations with the referees' union.
The takeaway
The Packers, like all NFL teams, will be closely monitoring the discussions and decisions made at the owners meetings, as they can have a significant impact on the team's roster-building strategies and in-game strategies. The league's approach to officiating is also a critical concern, given the impact poor officiating can have on the integrity of the game.
