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Packers’ linebacker grades leave Quay Walker free agency decision crystal clear

Time to rip off the Band-aid. Quay Walker’s name carries more weight than his game for the Green Bay Packers. After a lackluster, if not downright dismal final year of his rookie deal, the former 22nd overall pick will hit free agency at a price higher than the Packers should find palatable.

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Jeff Hafley farewell message to the Packers strikes an emotional tone and highlights a chapter that feels unfinished

The Green Bay Packers finally found a high-end defensive coach, but couldn't take full advantage of it. After two years, Jeff Hafley left to become the Miami Dolphins' head coach, but he couldn't start his new job without talking about the last one.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 22

The Packers Chose Stability Over Chaos

The Green Bay Packers extended Head Coach Matt LaFleur as well as General Manager Brian Gutekunst, and Director of Football Operations Russ Ball this past weekend.

Adam Stenavich News / WI Sports Heroics / January 22

Green Bay Packers: Adam Stenavich named candidate for open offensive coordinator position

Despite not moving on from their head coach like 10 other NFL teams did, the Green Bay Packers find themselves trying to tread the waters of what has been, and will continue to be, a wild coaching carousel.

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Micah Parsons News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 22

Packers’ Micah Parsons Won’t Win Defensive Player of Year But Should

Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons is one of five finalists to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He won’t win – Myles Garrett is a lock – but he should.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 22

Packers pivot with 23rd pick in mock re-draft of 2025 first-rounders

The Green Bay Packers did not net the kind of return they’d hoped for out of drafting their first receiver in the first round in 23 years. Amid a season disrupted by injury and role uncertainty, Matthew Golden finished with just 29 catches for 361 yards and no touchdowns.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 22

Green Bay Packers: Jeff Hafley gets emotional about Matt LaFleur, players in introductory press conference with Dolphins

The Green Bay Packers are on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator. After two seasons in the position, Jeff Hafley left Green Bay to take the head coaching job with the Miami Dolphins.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 22

Green Bay Packers see long-time hated rival say they’re the best organization he ever played for

The Green Bay Packers are truly one of, if the most, unique franchises in all of professional sports. Entering their 107th season of existence, they remain the only team to be owned by their own fans.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / January 22

Green Bay Packers starter predicted to get $81 million from Los Angeles Chargers in free agency

There are going to be quite a few changes on the 2026 Green Bay Packers in contrast to the 2025 team that came up short against the Chicago Bears in the NFL Playoffs.

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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 22

Green Bay Packers: former Pro Bowler urges team to hire Al Harris as next defensive coordinator

The Green Bay Packers are searching for the fourth defensive coordinator of the Matt LaFleur era following Jeff Hafley accepting the head coaching job with the Miami Dolphins.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 22

Former first-rounder leads the group of Packers free agents who could follow Jeff Hafley to the Miami Dolphins

The Green Bay Packers maintained flexibility to make a decision when they passed up the opportunity to exercise Quay Walker's fifth-year option. Later, general manager Brian Gutekunst said the team still planned to keep him beyond 2025 — but things change fast in the NFL.

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Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / January 22

Final Grades for the 2025 Green Bay Packers Running Backs: Taking a Step Back

This is the next in a series of articles providing an in-depth analysis of each position group on the Green Bay Packers for 2025. Today we will analyze the running backs.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 21

Packers interview DBs coach amid defensive coordinator search

The Green Bay Packers’ season ended in disappointment as the Chicago Bears overcame a 21-3 halftime deficit to win 31-27 in the wild card round. However, Green Bay will run it back with Matt LaFleur at the helm.

Jeff Hafley News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 21

Packers Legend With Turnover Mentality Interviews to Replace Jeff Hafley

Former Green Bay Packers cornerback and current Chicago Bears assistant coach Al Harris interviewed on Wednesday to replace Jeff Hafley as defensive coordinator.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Green Bay Packers interview their own former 2x Pro Bowler for open defensive coordinator job

The Green Bay Packers are looking for a new defensive coordinator now that Jeff Hafley has left the organization to take the head coaching job with the Miami Dolphins.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 21

Packers Hall of Famer Interviews for Defensive Coordinator Vacancy

Former Green Bay Packers cornerback and current Chicago Bears assistant coach Al Harris interviewed on Wednesday to replace Jeff Hafley as defensive coordinator.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 21

Packers Interview Al Harris For DC

Looking for a defensive coordinator to replace the departed Jeff Hafley, the Packers could turn to one of their former players. They’ve completed an interview with Bears defensive backs coach/pass game coordinator Al Harris, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

NFL News / 5 GOATs / January 21

Green Bay Packers interview Chicago Bears DBs coach Al Harris for defensive coordinator job

The Green Bay Packers interviewed Chicago Bears defensive backs coach Al Harris for their vacant defensive coordinator job, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21

Packers Interviewed Bears DB Coach Al Harris For DC Position

The Green Bay Packers have interviewed Bears DB coach Al Harris for their defensive coordinator position, according to Adam Schefter. Harris, 51, is a former sixth-round pick of the Buccaneers back in 1997.

Micah Parsons News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Micah Parsons Makes Personal Decision on Wednesday

Micah Parsons’ 2025 season with the Green Bay Packers ended prematurely when he suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a Week 15 loss to the Denver Broncos, a non-contact play that brought his breakout first year in Green Bay to a close.

NFL News / PackersTalk.com / January 21

An In-Depth Technical Analysis of Packers DC Candidates

For the first time in history, a Packers Defensive Coordinator is taking a head coaching job. Just two years after leaving Boston College, Jeff Hafley will be the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins, and Green Bay will be looking for its fourth defensive coordinator under Matt LaFleur.

Trevon Diggs News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20