BREAKING: Elon Musk Shocks NFL With $14 Billion Offer to Buy Green Bay Packers — Mark Murphy Issues Stunning Response
In a move no one saw coming, tech billionaire Elon Musk has reportedly made an explosive $14 billion bid to buy the Green Bay Packers, sending shockwaves through the NFL world.
According to sources close to Musk, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO submitted a formal expression of interest earlier this week, claiming he wanted to “redefine fan ownership” and “bring next-gen innovation to America’s team.”
The Packers — famously the only publicly owned team in American professional sports — have never entertained the idea of being sold. Until now.
“It’s Time for Something Bold” — Musk Says
In a statement released on X (formerly Twitter), Musk wrote:
“The Green Bay Packers are iconic — but imagine what we could do together: player performance powered by AI, stadium experiences unlike anything the league has ever seen, and real fan input through blockchain-based voting.”
He ended the post cryptically with:
“I’m not just trying to buy a team. I’m trying to evolve the game.”
Mark Murphy Responds — Instantly
Packers CEO and President Mark Murphy didn’t hesitate.
Within hours, he issued a public response:
“The Green Bay Packers are not for sale. Not now. Not ever.”
But it’s what he said next that set the internet ablaze:
“We don’t care how many billions are on the table — no one individual owns this team. That’s the whole point.”
Social Media EXPLODES: “Can Musk Change the Rules?”
The story broke just after noon and dominated headlines within minutes.
Trending hashtags included #MuskPackers, #GreenBayNotForSale, and #NFLRevolution.
Fan reactions were intense and divided:
“Elon would bring insane innovation — imagine a drone-delivered cheesehead drop.”
“If the Packers sell, football loses its soul.”
“$14B? That’s more than most teams are worth!”
Some legal analysts questioned whether Musk could even legally purchase the franchise given its nonprofit, publicly-owned structure.
Others speculated this may be Musk’s latest move to disrupt an American institution — and test the limits of ownership itself.
What Happens Next?
While Murphy’s stance was firm, sources say the NFL’s front office is monitoring the situation closely, and a league spokesperson confirmed that commissioner Roger Goodell has been briefed.
“No official comment at this time,” the league’s statement read.
“But we’re aware of the interest and the attention it has created.”
Is This Just the Beginning?
Whether Elon Musk’s bold offer was a serious power play or a high-profile stunt, one thing is clear:
The idea of team ownership — and what it means — may never be the same.
And as Musk himself added in a follow-up post:
“They told me no. But history shows… that’s usually just the beginning.”
