Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson is rumored to be stepping down after this season despite having two years left on his contract. And because of that, an interesting name has emerged as a lead candidate to take over the possible open position.

According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, current Kansas City Chiefs general manager John Dorsey could be the next general manger of the Packers as he has not signed a contract extension. Dorsey is in the final year of his contract and he is well-regarded by the Packers organization including President and CEO Mark Murphy.

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Dorsey, 56, played for the Packers from 1984-89. He then moved on to be a scout for the Packers from 199-96 and then was promoted to Director of College Scouting in 1997. In 1999, Dorsey was the Director of Player Personnel for the Seattle Seahawks before going back to the Packers where he was the Director of College Scouting from 2000-2011.

Dorsey became the Chiefs general manager in 2013 and along with head coach Andy Reid the Chiefs have become a consistent winner. The Chiefs plan to give Reid an extension as he has one more year on his contract.

The Packers' candidates for general manager is top-heavy. Director of Football Operations Elliott Wolf is another strong candidate but he is also a candidate for the 49ers GM position, a position he interviewed for last week. Vice President of Football Administration Russ Ball is also being considered as well as Senior Personnel Executive Alonzo Highsmith.