Packers extend Thompson's contract
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Green Bay Packers have signed general manager Ted Thompson to a multiyear extension.
The 58-year-old Thompson took over as general manager in 2005. The Packers beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25 on Sunday to win the Super Bowl, just the second time a No. 6 seed has accomplished the feat.
Thompson's old deal went through the 2012 season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Packers President and CEO Mark Murphy says Friday the organization is thrilled to keep Thompson after working on and reaching an agreement on a new contract in December.
Of Green Bay's 53 active players against Pittsburgh, 49 were acquired by Thompson, including 26 through the draft.