Kurt Benkert became a fan favorite for the Green Bay Packers when he was on the team. Although he never saw much playing time his interactions with fans and presence in the media made him a very likable individual. Despite no longer being on the team he still supports the Green Bay Packers and the players on social media. On Monday, he took a shot at Bears fans on social media.
What did the former Green Bay Packers quarterback say?
Shouldn’t be a threat https://t.co/66aeLuYa7Q
— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) August 7, 2023
Benkert commented on a post saying there was a bear roaming around Green Bay. Saying that it shouldn’t be a threat is a reference to the Green Bay Packers’ success against the Chicago Bears.
Benkert got to witness the Packers’ dominance of the Chicago Bears firsthand while he was a member of the team. As the Green Bay Packers look ahead to their week one matchup at Soldier Field, fans of both sides have been going at it on social media. Benkert seems to show who he is rooting for this year with his latest post. However, Benkert followed the post with another comment saying that he was not taking sides.
I’m jk I’m an unbiased observer this fall I swear
— Kurt Benkert (@KurtBenkert) August 7, 2023
Kurt Benkert is currently not on a team and is looking to transition to the media side of football, per himself. However, the success of his former team against their rival is not lost on him. Since 2008, when Aaron Rodgers became the starter, the Packers’ record against the Bears is phenomenal. The Packers are 25-5 against the Bears in that span.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Kurt Benkert played in the NFL?
Yes, Kurt Benkert has played in the NFL. After going undrafted in the 2018 NFL Draft, he initially signed with the Atlanta Falcons. He has also been a part of the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers.
Where is Kurt Benkert now?
Kurt Benkert is currently a free agent and his current team is not known. Despite being undrafted, he had NFL stints with the Atlanta Falcons, Green Bay Packers, and Dallas Cowboys.