Packers GM to Speak at Combine, Coach LaFleur Stays Home

Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst is set to address the media at the NFL Scouting Combine next week, with his press conference scheduled for Tuesday at 10:15 am Eastern. Notably, Head Coach Matt LaFleur will not be making the trip, a decision consistent with his absence from the combine in 2023, 2024, and 2025. This suggests the coaching staff may place less emphasis on combine interactions, relying more on the team's extensive 30 pre-draft prospect visits. The Packers are also navigating a tight schedule with key dates approaching. The legal tampering period begins on March 9th, followed by the start of the new league year and free agency on March 11th. Additionally, the team is still in the process of hiring a special teams coordinator following Rich Bisaccia's resignation on February 17th. As of February 21st, 2026, a defensive coordinator has not yet been formally introduced to the press, despite being hired nearly a month ago.