Green Bay, WI — Packers Nation is coming together in prayer after learning that former Green Bay Packers star Dorsey Levens has been diagnosed with Stage IV glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive and incurable forms of brain cancer. The diagnosis has sent shockwaves through Wisconsin and the wider NFL community.
According to his family, Levens’ condition has worsened significantly in recent months. He is currently confined to bed and receiving palliative care, with doctors focused on easing pain and preserving comfort. His wife shared a heartbreaking update:
“He can no longer move on his own and depends on medication just to endure each day.”
Beside him at all times is a powerful symbol of his life and legacy —
the Green Bay Packers jersey from the final season of his storied career.
“That Packers jersey never leaves his side,” his wife said quietly. “It represents his heart, his pride, and the way he always fought — no matter the odds.”
Dorsey Levens’ legacy in Green Bay is unforgettable. Drafted by the Packers in 1994, he emerged as one of the most explosive and reliable running backs of the Brett Favre era, becoming a cornerstone of the offense during the franchise’s championship years.
Levens was a central figure in the Packers’ Super Bowl XXXI victory, rushing for over 1,400 yards in the 1997 season and setting franchise records that still stand as benchmarks of excellence. His speed, balance, and fearlessness made him a nightmare for defenses and a fan favorite at Lambeau Field.
Known for his toughness and work ethic, Levens played through injuries and pressure moments, always answering when Green Bay needed him most. That same fighting spirit now defines his battle off the field — far from stadium lights, but no less heroic.
As his family asks for privacy, Packers Nation continues to rally — sending prayers, gratitude, and unwavering support to a man who gave everything to the green and gold. This is no longer about stats or Super Bowl rings, but about standing with one of Green Bay’s own in the fight of his life.
💚💛 Packers Nation, please keep Dorsey Levens and his family in your prayers. Once a Packer — always a Packer.
