Summary
The Green Bay Packers and their head coach, Matt LaFleur, are discussing a new contract. LaFleur's current contract goes until 2026, but the team wants to avoid starting the next season without a long-term agreement. Talks are ongoing after the team ended the 2025 season on a disappointing note.
Key Facts
- The Packers and Matt LaFleur have not yet agreed on a new contract.
- LaFleur has a 76-40-1 record with the Packers and has led the team to six playoff appearances.
- His current contract lasts until the end of 2026.
- The Packers want to avoid starting the new season with LaFleur in a "lame-duck" position (a situation where a leader is perceived as ineffective).
- The team's 2025 season ended with five straight losses, including a playoff defeat.
- Contract negotiations focus on pay and how long the new contract will last.
- LaFleur has chosen not to talk much publicly about the contract situation.
- There is hope from inside the league that a deal will eventually be reached.
