GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Former Green Bay Packers General Manager Ted Thompson is opening up for the first time about his health struggles since stepping down from his position with the team.
Thompson said in a statement Wednesday, that was posted on the team’s website, that a recent health evaluation resulted in a diagnosis of an autonomic disorder.
He received the health evaluation from team doctor John Gray and second opinions from the Medical College of Wisconsin, the Mayo Clinic and the UT Southwestern Medical Center.
He adds that doctors do not believe he suffers from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.
CTE has been most closely associated with football players since it has been linked to concussions or repeated blows to the head.
“I want to thank Dr. Gray, the medical professionals, the Green Bay Packers and my family for all that they have done and continue to do for me,” Thompson says in the statement. “It was a tremendous honor to be inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame this past weekend. The Green Bay community and the fans of the Packers have always been and will continue to be very special to me. It is my hope and belief that I will be able to overcome this disorder.”
Thompson stepped down as general manager following the 2017 season, while in his 13 seasons of leadership, the Packers went 125-82-1, made the playoffs nine times, and won Super Bowl XLV.
As Thompson continues to deal with health concerns he has asked for privacy throughout the process.
