Welcome to the end of the Jeff Hafley era.
Matt LaFleur is newly re-signed in Green Bay, but already he faces a big challenge: replacing Hafley as the Packers’ defensive coordinator. Hafley, the darkest of dark horse candidates when he was hired in 2024, leaves some big shoes to fill, especially as the Packers look to rebound from a disappointing end to the 2025 season.
With Micah Parsons returning from a torn ACL and other promising pieces in place, the job should be desirable, especially considering
that if the Packers’ offense does its job, the defense should have a fairly simple directive. Of course, that was the exact problem with the 2025 Packers; the offense frequently let down the defense, and unless they figure out that problem, whoever they hire as their defensive coordinator is probably going to have the same headaches Hafley had.
Regardless, it’s clearly important that the Packers nail this hire. They’re in a title window, and getting their ducks in a row on defense is a huge part of getting across the finish line. They’ve been close before, but haven’t been able to seal the deal. Maybe the next defensive coordinator, whoever he is, can help avoid that same fate.
What Hafley leaving for Dolphins means for LaFleur’s Packers | ESPN
Hafley throws a not-unexpected wrench into the Packers’ offseason plans.
‘Star’ Who Was Part of Matt LaFleur’s First Staff Could Replace Jeff Hafley | Sports Illustrated
Christian Parker was already a hot name the last time around. What about take two?
Who will Packers’ next defensive coordinator be? Here are 10 candidates | The Athletic ($)
Need more potential candidates? Here are 10.
Packers offseason checklist after LaFleur contract decision made | Packers Wire
The Packers got a deal done with LaFleur. What’s next?
Devonte Wyatt has ‘a lot more in the tank’ entering Year 5 | Packers.com
Let’s hope so, because the Packers’ defensive line was pretty bereft without him.
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