The Green Packers are promoting director of player personnel Brian Gutekunst to function as Ted Thompson's successor as general manager.

Green Bay was denied a request to interview John Schneider of the Seahawks.

Gutekunst has spent the past 19 years in the Packers' front office.

Gutekunst was a candidate last offseason with the 49ers and Bills while also set to interview with the Texans.