GREEN BAY — In a story that’s rattling the foundations of the NFL offseason, a newly released investigative report by The Ringer alleges that Jordan Love, quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, attended a secretive spiritual retreat in South America during the 2024 offseason—where he participated in ritual Ayahuasca ceremonies.
Ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogenic brew derived from Amazonian plants, is traditionally used by indigenous shamans during deep spiritual journeys. But in the NFL? It’s raising serious questions.
According to the report, Love joined a small group of athletes and influencers on a 10-day retreat deep in the Peruvian jungle, where participants were encouraged to “face their inner truths” through the use of plant medicine. One source claimed Love took part in multiple ceremonies guided by a local shaman, and allegedly described “speaking with the spirit of Vince Lombardi” during one intense session.
“It was surreal,” said one anonymous retreat participant. “He was calm. Emotional. Said he saw himself lifting the Lombardi trophy with golden light all around.”
🧪 NFL Reaction: Possible Suspension Looming?
The NFL’s substance use policy does not specifically list Ayahuasca as a banned substance, but league officials are reportedly “deeply concerned” over the precedent this might set.
An NFL spokesperson confirmed Thursday morning that the league has opened an inquiry into Love’s actions, and is reviewing whether this violates the league’s Personal Conduct Policy or its Health & Safety protocols.
Inside sources say a suspension is “not off the table,” especially if the investigation finds that Love failed to disclose his travel or substance use to the Packers’ medical team.
🏈 Packers Caught Off-Guard
Neither Jordan Love nor the Packers organization have issued a public statement yet, but a team source told The Ringer that the front office was “blindsided” by the report.
Some Packers fans have expressed support for Love’s “personal growth journey,” while others are furious, calling it a “reckless distraction” and a sign that he’s “becoming too much like Aaron Rodgers.”
“We didn’t think we were signing up for another jungle shaman saga,” one Packers Redditor wrote.
“We wanted a quarterback, not a guru.”
🚨 What Happens Next?
With the NFL already under pressure to address off-field conduct more transparently, this situation could become a landmark case. Whether Jordan Love’s retreat will be seen as spiritual exploration or a serious lapse in judgment, remains to be seen.
But one thing’s for sure:
In Green Bay, the only visions fans want to see are Super Bowl dreams—not jungle hallucinations.
