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Packers Lock Up LaFleur: Contract Extension Finalized
18 Jan
Summary
- Matt LaFleur's contract extension is being finalized by the Packers.
- He has led the team to playoffs six of his seven seasons.
- The Packers recently suffered a wild-card playoff exit.
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur is on the verge of signing a multi-year contract extension, securing his role with the team for the foreseeable future. This comes after LaFleur just completed his seventh season at the helm, with one year remaining on his previous contract. The team president indicated a general aversion to key personnel operating in their final contract year.
The Packers are coming off a disappointing wild-card playoff exit, losing 31-27 to the Chicago Bears after squandering a significant halftime lead. This loss marks another playoff disappointment for LaFleur, who has guided the team to the postseason in six of his seven seasons but has yet to reach the Super Bowl.
Despite the recent playoff struggles and a late-season losing streak, LaFleur holds the fourth-best winning percentage among active head coaches. With his contract extension in the works, LaFleur will now focus on evaluating his coaching staff and preparing the team for future success, potentially including a search for a new defensive coordinator if Jeff Hafley secures a head coaching position.
