Packers Shine as Key NFL Stars' Teammates Stand Out

HOUSTON, TX - JANUARY 04: Zaire Franklin #44 of the Indianapolis Colts speaks to his teammates before kickoff against the Houston Texans during an NFL football game at NRG Stadium on January 4, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NFL Players’ Association announced that four members of its executive committee have been replaced after the union’s most recent elections. Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus remains a vice president on the executive committee.

Joining him this time around on the 10-man committee is new Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin, who previously served as the Indianapolis Colts’ player representative. Linebacker Oren Burks, drafted by Green Bay but now a Cincinnati Bengal, is also a member of the crew. For what it’s worth, right tackle Zach Tom was the Packers’ player representative last season with quarterback Jordan Love, tight end Tucker Kraft and safety Zayne Anderson (now with the Miami Dolphins) as co-alternates.

Earlier today, it was announced that Chicago Bears linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin was re-elected as the NFLPA’s president (the top position for a current player). He will hold that role for two years, and this is his second term at the post. The big question now is who the NFLPA will vote as its executive director (the leader of the union).

Reports have claimed that the leaders for the position are interim executive director David White, former chief strategy officer JC Tretter and the commissioner of the American Conference Tim Pernetti. Tretter stepped down from the union in July after allegations were made that he and the union participated in horse trading with ownership to cover up statements Tretter had made on podcasts and in private about players. White was actually favored in a straw poll of players over Lloyd Howell — who stepped down in scandal in July — when Howell first got the gig with the union.