🚨 FORMER PACKERS PLAYERS, COACHES, AND EXECS WITH KEY ROLES IN SUPER BOWL LX TEAMS 👇

As the Green Bay Packers prepare to watch from the sidelines during Super Bowl LX, many familiar faces with deep ties to the Packers are set to take center stage in this year’s championship game. The Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots have numerous connections to Green Bay, from former players to coaching staff members and even front-office executives.

While the Packers won’t be competing for the Vince Lombardi Trophy this year, the influence of their past and present figures continues to shape the landscape of the NFL.

Here’s a look at the key connections between the Packers and the Super Bowl LX participants:

Seahawks Connections

• DL Jarran Reed (No. 90):
  A second-round pick by the Seahawks in 2016, Reed spent a year with the Packers in 2022, registering 2.5 sacks and 14 quarterback hits. After returning to the Seahawks in 2023, Reed has been a key rotational defensive tackle for Seattle, recording 2.5 sacks, eight quarterback hits, and 23 total pressures in 2025. Reed’s development on the defensive line has been vital to the Seahawks’ success.

• CB Shemar Jean-Charles (No. 34):
  Jean-Charles, who was drafted by the Packers in the fifth round of the 2021 draft, is currently on the Seahawks’ practice squad. Despite playing in 20 games for the Packers in 2021 and 2022, he has not seen game action for Seattle this season and is unlikely to be elevated for Super Bowl LX.

• LBs Coach Kirk Olivadotti:
  Hired by Matt LaFleur in 2019 as the Packers’ linebackers coach, Olivadotti played a key role in the development of De’Andre Campbell, who earned All-Pro honors in 2021, and the early growth of Quay Walker, a first-round pick. Olivadotti served the Packers through the 2023 season before joining the Seahawks. His experience and leadership helped shape one of the league’s top linebacker corps.

• Run Game Coordinator/Assistant OL Coach Justin Outten:
  Outten, who spent three years as the Packers’ tight ends coach (2019-2021), helped develop standout tight end Robert Tonyan during his tenure. A former center, Outten moved to coach the offensive line with the Seahawks. After his time in Green Bay, he joined Nathaniel Hackett’s staff as offensive coordinator in Denver in 2022.

• Offensive Assistant Quinshon Odom:
  Odom worked as an offensive assistant in Green Bay during the 2022-23 seasons under the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. He also gained experience with the Packers’ personnel department in 2018. His quick development as a coach makes him a notable figure in Seattle’s staff as well.

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Patriots Connections

• OLBs Coach Mike Smith:
  Smith spent three years (2019-2021) coaching the Packers’ outside linebackers, where he played a crucial role in the success of pass rushers like Za’Darius Smith and Preston Smith. His coaching helped Rashan Gary develop into one of the league’s premier pass rushers. Now with the Patriots, Smith brings a wealth of knowledge to New England’s outside linebacker corps.

• Senior Defensive Assistant Ben McAdoo:
  A Super Bowl winner with the Packers, McAdoo spent six seasons (2006-2011) coaching tight ends and two years (2012-2013) as quarterbacks coach under Mike McCarthy. He later became the offensive coordinator and head coach of the New York Giants, where he further honed his skills as a top-level offensive mind. His ties to the Packers continue to influence his role with the Patriots as a senior defensive assistant.

Additional Connections Between the Packers and Super Bowl Teams

• Seattle GM John Schneider:
  Former Packers front-office executive John Schneider spent 13 years in Green Bay, including a two-year stint as director of football operations (2008-09). Schneider, originally from De Pere, Wisconsin, has played an integral role in shaping the Seahawks’ roster into a Super Bowl contender.

• Patriots EVP of Player Personnel Eliot Wolf:
  Eliot Wolf, son of former Packers GM Ron Wolf, was with the Packers from 2004 to 2017 and now serves as the Patriots’ EVP of player personnel. Wolf’s deep knowledge of the Packers’ system has allowed him to build strong connections across the league, with his father’s legacy continuing to influence his work with the Patriots.

• Seahawks Executives Joey Laine and Sam Ramsden:
  Both Laine and Ramsden, now part of the Seahawks’ front office, previously worked for the Packers. Their experience in Green Bay has played a significant role in their current positions with Seattle, where they continue to apply the principles they learned during their time with the Packers.

• Packers Receiver/Cornerback Bo Melton:
  Melton, who was drafted by the Seahawks, spent time with the Packers before making his mark in Seattle. His transition to the Seahawks’ active roster highlights the continued connections between the two teams.

• Matt LaFleur:
  Before becoming the head coach of the Packers, Matt LaFleur was the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in 2017, working with Cooper Kupp. LaFleur’s background has undoubtedly shaped the offensive schemes he now implements with the Seahawks.

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• Director of College Scouting Matt Malaspina:
  Before joining the Packers, Malaspina spent five seasons with the Seahawks, where he gained valuable experience in player evaluation. His understanding of Seattle’s approach to scouting has provided valuable insights into Green Bay’s draft philosophy.

• Patriots Personnel Executive Alonzo Highsmith:
  Alonzo Highsmith worked alongside Ron Wolf in Green Bay for six seasons (2012-2017). His deep ties to the Packers organization continue to inform his role with the Patriots, where he continues to influence the team’s personnel decisions.

Packers Connections Extend Beyond Football Fields

Not just limited to the sidelines and front offices, the Packers’ influence extends to various key players across the league.

• Packers VP of Player Health Bryan Engel spent three seasons (1995-97) with the Patriots, where he helped establish player health protocols that have continued to evolve in New England.

• Packers Director of Player Engagement Grey Rugamer also shares a connection with the Patriots, having played three seasons with them from 2000-2002 before joining the Packers as a player in 2003.

Super Bowl LX: A Symbol of the Packers’ Legacy

Although the Green Bay Packers won’t be represented in this year’s Super Bowl, the team’s influence is undeniable. With former players, coaches, and executives contributing to the success of both the Seahawks and Patriots, the Packers’ legacy continues to shape the NFL at all levels. From the front office to the field, the Green Bay Packers’ impact is felt across the league, and their presence at Super Bowl LX serves as a testament to the strength and continuity of the organization.

As fans of the Packers eagerly anticipate the future, they can take pride in the extensive reach their team has had in helping shape the current landscape of the NFL, with Super Bowl LX showcasing the lasting connections that will continue to influence the league in the years to come.