What are Matt LaFleur's overall records with the Green Bay Packers?

LaFleur has a 76-40-1 regular-season record and a 3-6 postseason record over seven seasons, making the playoffs in six of those years.

Why did the Packers decide to extend LaFleur's contract despite their recent playoff loss?

The extension avoids a lame-duck 2026 season, follows public support from players like Jordan Love, and reflects commitment amid injuries and late-season struggles.

What key injuries contributed to the Packers' 2025 season collapse?

Injuries included star Micah Parsons' torn ACL in Week 15, plus Tucker Kraft, Devonte Wyatt, Elgton Jenkins, leading to five straight losses and 15 players on injured reserve.

Are there plans to extend contracts for other Packers executives?

Yes, the Packers are expected to extend contracts for general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president Russ Ball.

What was the status of LaFleur's contract before the extension?

LaFleur had one year left on his previous contract, which was a three-year extension signed in 2022 running through 2026.

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Packers extend Matt LaFleur with multiyear contract after wild-card exit

Coach Matt LaFleur agreed to a multiyear extension to remain Green Bay Packers coach after a wild-card loss, amid roster injuries and players’ public support.

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Matt LaFleur agreed to a multiyear extension to remain Green Bay’s head coach, reported by ESPN and NFL Network, coming a week after the Packers’ wild-card playoff defeat.

LaFleur owns a 76-40-1 regular-season record under Green Bay and has missed the playoffs only once, though he is 3-6 in postseason games and has not reached a Super Bowl.

Injuries to key players—including Micah Parsons’ torn ACL, Tucker Kraft, Devonte Wyatt and Elgton Jenkins—contributed to the Packers’ late-season collapse and 15 players on injured reserve entering the playoffs.

Several players, notably Parsons and quarterback Jordan Love, publicly supported LaFleur; reports also say extensions for GM Brian Gutekunst and executive Russ Ball are in the works.

New Packers president and CEO Ed Policy had sought to avoid a lame-duck coach; the extension removes uncertainty about LaFleur’s future and stabilizes leadership going forward.

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Center-leaning sources present this as largely neutral reporting: they juxtapose LaFleur’s strong regular-season record and player endorsements with his playoff shortcomings and recent injuries, relying on statistics, an anonymous organizational source and direct player quotes. Minor evaluative terms (e.g., “limped into the postseason”) are limited and outweighed by factual balance.

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: LaFleur has a 76-40-1 regular-season record and a 3-6 postseason record over seven seasons, making the playoffs in six of those years.
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NFL.com
: The extension avoids a lame-duck 2026 season, follows public support from players like Jordan Love, and reflects commitment amid injuries and late-season struggles.
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NFL.com
: Injuries included star Micah Parsons' torn ACL in Week 15, plus Tucker Kraft, Devonte Wyatt, Elgton Jenkins, leading to five straight losses and 15 players on injured reserve.
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NFL.com
: Yes, the Packers are expected to extend contracts for general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president Russ Ball.
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: LaFleur had one year left on his previous contract, which was a three-year extension signed in 2022 running through 2026.
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