At least we now know what the hangup is in the discussions between the Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur. The two sides appear to be some distance apart on the length of the contract, not the average
annual salary, with the Packers looking for a shorter-term extension (a year or two) and LaFleur hoping for something in the 5-year range.
Now the question becomes whether the two sides will meet in the middle or if one of them will give in. At this point, LaFleur probably holds more leverage, since he could likely get the deal he’s looking for out on the open market, especially with eight other NFL teams still looking for new head coaches. Team president Ed Policy, meanwhile, seems more than reluctant to commit to that long a term, particularly in light of the Packers’ frequent collapses in the 2025 season and in the playoffs overall under LaFleur.
This apparent stalemate must come to an end one way or another in the next few days. The team needs to know if they have to start up a coaching search of their own; LaFleur surely would want to find out where he will be working next season. The players on the roster are a little less critical, having been dismissed until April, but those who will be returning for 2026 would surely like to have some idea who they will be playing for in the fall.
And then there are the fans and owners, left grasping at straws and wondering where this team is headed. It feels like the situation is getting less and less salvageable by the day, so hopefully Friday will bring some semblance of clarity to the future of this team. And if not, well, we’ll just continue to wait.
Packers coach Matt LaFleur may have upper hand in contract negotiations | Packersnews.com
Because the Packers made it clear that they want LaFleur back, it does feel like he’s in the stronger negotiating position at the present moment.
Seven Coach Candidates If Packers Split with Matt LaFleur | SI.com
Of course Jeff Hafley is at the top of the list. But if the team looks outside the organization for a more offensive-minded coach, keep Kevin Stefanski or Klint Kubiak in mind.
Regrets on final drive just some of many for Packers | Packers.com
Jayden Reed discusses his big drop, saying he couldn’t sleep that night. Meanwhile, Christian Watson explains why he wasn’t quite in position to catch the ball over the middle from Jordan Love, saying that he slowed up a little bit in case Love hit him in an earlier window, which made him a step behind the throw that did come.
13 Packers who regressed the most in 2025 | Packers Wire
Usual PFF grade caveat applies, but these names all seem spot on. From Emanuel Wilson to Karl Brooks to Rashan Gary to Rasheed Walker, plenty of Packers saw their play dip in 2025.
Bears’ Dennis Allen: It will ‘take an exceptional effort’ to slow Rams WRs Puka Nacua, Davante Adams | NFL.com
Personally, I hope that Davante Adams has a historically great game in Chicago this weekend.
Indiana begins effort to pass legislation to pay for new Bears stadium | NBCSports.com
Yes, this is a real thing.
