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Green Bay Packers have launched their search for a new defensive coordinator as Jeff Hafley rumors swirl

As a new era potentially draws near, the Green Bay Packers are still sorting out unanswered questions regarding their coaching staff. Despite making the announcement at the beginning of the week that the organization wanted to extend head coach Matt LaFleur, no agreement has been reached between the two sides after days of negotiating.

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NFL sends a loud message, slamming Bears defender for repeat offense against Packers QB Jordan Love

Last week's game between the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers was filled with a lot of hostility and a lot of high emotion, as things should be in a rivalry playoff game.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 17

Packers DC Jeff Hafley Frontrunner For Dolphins HC Job

Tom Pelissero reports that Packers DC Jeff Hafley is viewed as the current frontrunner for the Dolphins head coaching vacancy. Pelissero adds that while no final decision has been made and more interviews are scheduled, Hafley appears to be the leading candidate.

Warren Brinson News / WI Sports Heroics / January 17

Packers’ Warren Brinson surprisingly tops rookie DT class in 1 key stat

The Green Bay Packers drafted defensive tackle Warren Brinson out of Georgia with the 198th pick in the 2025 draft. The Bulldog alum gave them a decent return on investment for a six-round selection, logging 24% of all defensive snaps as a rookie.

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Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 17

Packers’ 3-round 2026 NFL mock draft, per PFF simulator, after playoff collapse

The Green Bay Packers’ 2025 season is already over, giving them few options but to focus on the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft. With reports that he is set to stick around for the long haul, general manager Brian Gutekunst has an interesting task at hand for his ninth offseason on the job.

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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.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 17

How Big is the Packers Offensive Line Problem?

Earlier this week, I did something that was painfully hellish for me. I rewatched the second half of the Wild Card game’s all-22 tape. While I did learn quite a bit from looking back, I truly would not recommend it.

Jeff Hafley News / WI Sports Heroics / January 17

Packers’ Jeff Hafley advances to 2nd round of interviews with at least one team

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is apparently a hot candidate in the head coaching carousel. Six of eight teams with openings have lined him up for interviews.

Matt Lafleur News / WI Sports Heroics / January 17

League source reveals truth about Packers’ extension talks with Matt LaFleur

Extension talks between the Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur have been a hot topic in the NFL landscape of late. New president Ed Policy did not extend either general manager Brian Gutekunst or LaFleur, who has one year remaining on his current contract, ahead of the 2025 season.

Jeff Hafley News / Pro Football Rumors / January 17

Dolphins Lining Up Second HC Interview With Jeff Hafley

Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley has emerged as a strong candidate for Miami’s head coaching job. The Dolphins are setting up a second interview with Hafley, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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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 / Field Level Media / January 17

Report: Packers likely to extend Matt LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst

The Green Bay Packers are finalizing contract extensions with head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst, ESPN reported Saturday. Talks with team president Ed Policy are continuing this weekend with a "positive resolution" being the "more likely outcome," per the report.

Micah Parsons News / WI Sports Heroics / January 17

Green Bay Packers: Micah Parsons makes emphatic statement regarding the NFL after MLB star got $240 million contract

The Green Bay Packers, to the enthusiasm of their fan base, traded for All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons right before the start of the 2025 NFL season.

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Packers Working To Get Extensions Done For Both Matt LaFleur & GM Brian Gutekunst

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the Packers are still working on extensions for both HC Matt LaFleur and GM Brian Gutekunst, who are both in the final year of their current deals.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 17

Packers Expected To Extend GM Brian Gutekunst, HC Matt LaFleur

The Packers are working toward contract extensions with general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Matt LaFleur, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Both Gutekunst and LaFleur are expected to reach agreements with the team.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 17

Green Bay Packers: 'all signs' point to contract extensions for Matt LaFleur and Brian Gutekunst

All week, fans have been wondering what the hold up has been in the contract negotiations between the Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur. Despite both the organization and LaFleur stating that they want to move forward together, days have passed with few updates as to the progress being made in the talks.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 17

Packers Report Card: Grading Their 2025 Offseason

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst has typically been a savant in free agency. In 2019, Gutekunst turned a 6-9-1 team into a 13-win NFC Championship Game participant in one offseason due in part to the additions of Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith, Adrian Amos, and Billy Turner.

Matt Lafleur News / WI Sports Heroics / January 17

Green Bay Packers: Ed Policy desire to return to old power structure could be hanging up Matt LaFleur contract talks

The Green Bay Packers and head coach Matt LaFleur have been in the process of negotiating a contract extension all week. Following their loss to the Chicago

NFL News / The Packers Post / January 17

The Day the 1995 Packers Took the Next Step: A Playoff Rout of the Falcons

The 1995 Green Bay Packers were a team on the rise. They had just won their first division title in a non-strike year since 1972. Brett Favre, Reggie White and company earned a playoff berth for the third consecutive season.

Danny Etling News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16

Commanders Hire Former NFL QB Danny Etling As Assistant Coach

According to Matt Zenitz, the Commanders hired former NFL QB Danny Etling as their assistant quarterbacks coach. This marks Etling’s first coaching role of his career. Etling, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Patriots back in 2019.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 16

Packers 2025 Season Report Card: Grading Running Backs

Last season, the Green Bay Packers’ primary trio of running backs, Josh Jacobs, Emanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks, combined for 2,473 total yards. This season, they combined for 2,003.

Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker / January 17

Agent rips Packers amid Matt LaFleur contract negotiations

Two agents with experience taking part in such contract talks recently spoke with Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about the Packers-LaFleur relationship.

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