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Ex-Packers star David Bakhtiari gets PFF’s help in wild flex against Khalil Mack

Former Green Bay Packers star offensive lineman David Bakhtiari has not seen action in the NFL since the 2023 season, and it doesn’t seem as though he’s going to play again in the league.

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Packers To Interview Christian Parker For DC Job

With Jeff Hafley heading to Miami, the Packers are now in need of a new defensive coordinator. We’ve now got our first candidate for the opening. According to Jordan Schultz, the Packers will interview Eagles DBs coach and pass-game coordinator Christian Parker for the job.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 19

After Excellent Two-Year Run, Packers Must Replace Jeff Hafley

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur is back with a contract extension. One of his first orders of business will be hiring a defensive coordinator. On Monday, the Miami Dolphins hired Jeff Hafley to be their new coach.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Packers To Interview Christian Parker For DC Position

The Green Bay Packers are set to interview Eagles DB coach and passing game coordinator Christian Parker for their defensive coordinator role, according to Jordan Schultz.

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Packers lose Jeff Hafley to AFC team

The Green Bay Packers and Jeff Hafley are no more. On Monday, reports surfaced that Hafley, who has been the Packers’ defensive coordinator in 2024 and 2025, is set to become the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

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Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?

Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / January 19

Dolphins announce shocking head-coaching hire

The Green Bay Packers’ 2025 season may have ended in disastrous fashion, but that didn’t stop Jeff Hafley from getting his first NFL head-coaching gig.

Jeff Hafley News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Packers are well positioned to replace Jeff Hafley and get the most out of a talented group moving forward

The Jeff Hafley era is officially over in Green Bay. On Monday, the Miami Dolphins hired him as their next head coach, and the Packers will start a new search to find a defensive coordinator — the fourth under Matt LaFleur, after Mike Pettine, Joe Barry, and Hafley.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Dolphins Nearing Deal To Hire Packers DC Jeff Hafley As Next Head Coach

According to Tom Pelissero, the Dolphins are closing in on a deal to make Packers DC Jeff Hafley their next head coach. Hafley had emerged as the frontrunner

Green Bay Packers News / The SportsRush / January 19

Packers News: Brett Favre Weighs In on Matt LaFleur’s Extension

Matt LaFleur’s Green Bay Packers choked away their second loss to the Chicago Bears in a month about a week ago in the first round of the playoffs. Despite that, LaFleur and the team agreed to a multi-year extension for the longtime head coach.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 19

Coaching Carousel: Featuring Hafley and Co.

Earlier this week, the Green Bay Packers made long-term commitments to both head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst, but even with those commitments, they’ll still be taking part in the NFL’s annual coaching carousel.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Packers face difficult decisions on whether to correct past mistakes or give familiar situations another chance to finally work

The Green Bay Packers have a very usual way of structuring contracts. In terms of cash, nothing is guaranteed beyond Year 1 — unless you are a quarterback or Micah Parsons.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

NFL insider reveals how close Packers were to moving on from LaFleur

NFL insider reveals how close Packers were to moving on from Matt LaFleur

While there were serious doubts regarding LaFleur’s future outside of 1265 Lombardi Avenue, apparently there were none inside the building.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Green Bay Packers: former head coach Mike McCarthy has met 2 times with NFL team regarding opening

The Green Bay Packers, unlike many NFL teams, know who their head coach is going to be in 2026 and beyond. Over the weekend, the team announced that they had come to an agreement on a contract extension with head coach Matt LaFleur, who has been in that position with Green Bay for the last seven seasons.

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Packers 2025 Season Report Card: Grading Underachieving Offensive Line

The Green Bay Packers have three expensive offensive linemen. The only one who lived up to expectations barely played half the snaps. Part 4 of our annual Packers report cards focuses on the offensive line.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19

Green Bay Packers: NFL insider rips reports team was previously linked to John Harbaugh amid Matt LaFleur extension

There cannot be many NFL head coaches of teams no longer in the NFL Playoffs feeling as good as Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers. With news that the Buffalo Bills fired Sean McDermott dropping this morning, the number of NFL head coaches that have been fired (or stepped down) from their teams is up to 10.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 19