NFL Ruling Bars Green Bay Packers from Making Draft Selection for Violating League Policy
April 30, 2025 — Green Bay, WI
In a stunning turn of events just days before the 2025 NFL Draft, the league has ruled that the Green Bay Packers will be barred from making their first-round draft selection due to a violation of league policies, sources confirmed Wednesday.
According to a report released by the NFL, the Packers were found to have engaged in unauthorized communications with a prospective draft prospect during a restricted period. The league determined that this conduct constituted a breach of its strict tampering rules.
As a result, the NFL has issued a penalty that includes the forfeiture of the Packers’ first-round pick, as well as an undisclosed fine. Additional disciplinary action could follow, depending on the outcome of an ongoing investigation.
“This is a serious matter,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in a brief statement. “All teams are expected to follow established draft protocols. The integrity of the process must be preserved.”
Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst expressed disappointment in the league’s decision but declined to go into specifics. “We’re reviewing the league’s findings and evaluating our next steps,” Gutekunst said. “Our focus remains on building a competitive team.”
This marks the first time in franchise history that the Packers have been stripped of a draft pick due to a violation of league rules. The decision leaves Green Bay without a selection until the second round, which could significantly impact the team’s offseason strategy.
League insiders suggest the ruling may serve as a warning to other teams ahead of future drafts, as the NFL looks to tighten enforcement around tampering and procedural violations.
