NFL BOMBSHELL: Elon Musk Says If the Green Bay Packers Don’t Partner with Tesla, He Will Ban Packers Players from Buying Teslas in the Future
Green Bay, Wisconsin — In what may be one of the most bizarre and controversial statements of the NFL offseason, Elon Musk has publicly declared that if the Green Bay Packers do not agree to a brand partnership with Tesla, he will personally ensure that no Packers players will be allowed to purchase Teslas — ever.
“You’re either with Tesla… or you’re walking to the stadium,” Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter), alongside a lightning bolt emoji and a padlocked Tesla logo.
This move has triggered an avalanche of online commentary, fierce debates, and an unexpected PR storm.
What Was the Deal, Anyway?
Sources close to the matter say Musk had proposed a “visionary partnership” to the Packers that included:
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Tesla branding around Lambeau Field
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A fleet of custom-wrapped Tesla vehicles for players and coaching staff
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A co-branded initiative to integrate Tesla AI for athletic performance analysis
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Community outreach campaigns powered by Tesla
But the Packers reportedly showed hesitation — not due to money, but out of concern over “Tesla’s aggressive brand control and Elon Musk’s unpredictability.”
Musk Goes Nuclear: “Packers Are Stuck in 1967”
Frustrated by the lack of response, Elon Musk fired off a series of cryptic and aggressive tweets:
“The Packers are stuck in 1967. Tesla is already living in 2067. If they don’t want the future, they don’t deserve to drive it.”
Then came the shocker: Musk stated Tesla would blacklist all Green Bay Packers players, banning them from ordering any Tesla vehicle — even the much-anticipated Cybertruck.
NFL Fans Are Losing Their Minds Over This
The internet immediately exploded. Within minutes, hashtags like #TeslaBan, #ElonvsPackers, and #CheeseheadsDriveFord were trending on X.
Top fan reactions:
🏈 “This is high-key insane. Elon Musk acting like Tesla is a cult.” – @LambeauLogic
🏈 “Bro, I can’t buy a car because I play football in Wisconsin? 😂” – @GridironLOL
🏈 “Elon just gave Ford the best free PR ever in Wisconsin.” – @AutoOverlord
Even former Packers QB Aaron Rodgers chimed in with a cheeky tweet:
“Guess I’ll keep driving my Mustang Mach-E.”
Green Bay Packers Respond Quietly — But Firmly
The Packers organization has not issued an official statement yet, but insiders say the team has no intention of caving to Musk’s demands.
A source close to the team said:
“We’re not owned by a billionaire. We’re owned by the people. We don’t make decisions because someone tweeted a threat.”
It’s true — the Packers are the only publicly-owned team in the NFL, with more than 500,000 shareholder fans. This isn’t a team easily bullied.
Other Auto Brands Smell Opportunity
Ford, Chevrolet, and even Rivian wasted no time seizing the moment. Just hours after Musk’s post, Ford’s official Twitter account posted:
“No strings. Just strength. Go further with Ford.”
Meanwhile, Rivian posted a sly teaser ad:
“Green Bay, we’ve got trucks—and class.”
Is Elon Musk Crossing the Line?
NFL analysts and media personalities are already weighing in. Colin Cowherd, host of The Herd, remarked:
“This isn’t business. This is a tantrum. You don’t blacklist athletes from buying a car just because they won’t give you naming rights.”
Others are calling it the “Tesla Temper Tantrum”, warning that Musk’s increasingly erratic behavior may hurt Tesla’s image more than the Packers’ brand.
