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Green Bay Packers President Ed Policy Announces a One-Minute Moment of Silence in the Game vs. the Commanders to Honor the Late Charlie Kirk, Who Was Assassinated at a Community Event

GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers will observe a one-minute moment of silence before tonight’s gameagainst the Washington Commanders to honor Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot at a community event, team President/CEO Ed Policy announced.

“Violence has no place in a free democracy. Tonight, before the game begins, we invite all fans, players, and coaches to take one minute of silence to honor Charlie Kirk, extend our condolences to his family, and reaffirm our commitment to respect and humanity,” Policy said in a statement.

The club said the observance will occur during the pregame window—either immediately after player introductions or before the national anthem—in coordination with the Commanders, stadium operations at the host venue, and NFL Game Operations. Stadium music will be paused and lighting softened while players from both teams and the officiating crew line the sidelines for 60 seconds of silence.

Videoboard messaging will read “IN MEMORY OF CHARLIE KIRK — 1993–2025” or “PAUSE. REMEMBER. STAND TOGETHER.” Public-address announcements are expected to use the following statement: “Ladies and gentlemen, please rise and join us in a one-minute moment of silence in memory of Charlie Kirk. As we pause, we honor his life and stand united against violence of any kind.”

Ahead of kickoff, the Packers plan to post on official social channels: “Before tonight’s game vs. the Washington Commanders, we will observe a one-minute moment of silence in memory of Charlie Kirk. We stand with his family and loved ones, and we stand together against violence of any kind. #GoPackGo.” The Commanders are expected to echo support for the observance.

Kirk, 31, was the founder and CEO of Turning Point USA and a prominent figure in conservative media and youth organizing. His death prompted tributes from allies and renewed calls across the political spectrum to reject violence in public life.

The Packers said tonight’s moment of silence is intended to underscore a message of unity and basic human dignity “that rises above the boundaries of sport and politics,” while keeping the focus on a respectful remembrance before kickoff.

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