GREEN BAY — Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson hasn't shown any signs to team president Mark Murphy that he doesn't want to work beyond his current contract, which is why getting Thompson a new deal is one of Murphy's next tasks.

Speaking during a meeting with reporters about the team's financial report, Murphy made it clear that the 61-year-old Thompson has not indicated to him that he is planning to retire anytime soon. Thompson is entering his 10th season as GM after taking the job in 2005, and his contract is scheduled to expire after the 2016 NFL Draft.

"It's a top priority," Murphy replied when asked about an extension for Thompson. "I think Ted has been instrumental, obviously, in the run we've had, so that is a real priority."

Thompson suffered an undisclosed medical issue this offseason that wasn't life-threatening but did require surgery and prevented him from traveling for part of the offseason. At the NFL Draft in May, Thompson appeared to be returning to full strength.

Asked if Thompson has given any indication he might not want an extension, or that he might not want to keep working in his current job, Murphy replied, "No, he has not. No."

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