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With the departure of Jeff Hafley, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur once again had to search for a defensive coordinator in the midst of a championship window.

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Getting to know Gannon: Meet the Packers new Defensive Coordinator

The search for the Packers new defensive coordinator took less than a week, but we now know who will take Jeff Hafleys position. After Hafley took the job as the Miami Dolphins head coach, the Packers hired Jonathan Gannon as the new Defensive Coordinator for the Packers.

Matt Lafleur News / A to Z Sports / January 27

Latest coaching update will only deepen the gap between Matt LaFleur's vision for the Packers and what critics keep demanding

Matt LaFleur doesn't seem to be too inclined to move on from offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich. After all, the Green Bay Packers have had strong performances year after year on offense since Steno replaced Nathaniel Hackett in 2022.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 27

For Packers, Super Bowl Will Be Like Watching Kevin King-T.J. Watt 2.0

Even great talent evaluators make mistakes. In 1992, Ron Wolf’s first draft pick as general manager of the Green Bay Packers was used on cornerback Terrell Buckley when he could have selected Wisconsin cornerback Troy Vincent, who wound up being a five-time Pro Bowler.

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Sean Mannion News / Yardbarker / January 27

Eagles' latest interview for OC job sounds like a desperate hire

The next OC hire will be QB Jalen Hurts' seventh one since joining the Eagles, which hasn't been good for his development.

Cowboys pull petty move by denying Eagles' request to interview Klayton Adams for OC vacancy

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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.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / January 27

Packers face growing risk of losing key offensive coach and it is a move that Jordan Love would not be happy about

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers are now under risk of losing their second quarterbacks coach in two years. After Tom Clements' retirement last year, now Sean Mannion has become a real candidate for the Philadelphia Eagles' offensive coordinator job.

Keisean Nixon News / WI Sports Heroics / January 27

Green Bay Packers: Keisean Nixon named to 1st career Pro Bowl in wake of Super Bowl replacements

When the Pro Bowl rosters were first announced, the Green Bay Packers only had one player on the NFC roster. That, of course, was Micah Parsons, who had 12.5 sacks in 14 games played, but missed the final three games of the season (and the Packers’ playoff game).

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 27

Final 2025 NFL Special Teams Rankings, Summarized in Perfect Bisaccia Quote

For the fourth consecutive season under coordinator Rich Bisaccia, the Green Bay Packers fielded below-average special teams. In the final Packers On SI NFL special teams rankings for 2025, the Packers finished 20th.

Micah Parsons News / WI Sports Heroics / January 27

Green Bay Packers: Micah Parsons named team’s MVP for obvious reasons by NFL analyst

The Green Bay Packers shook up their roster and the NFL in general by acquiring Micah Parsons via trade from the Dallas Cowboys right before the start of the regular season.

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / January 27

Green Bay Packers Have Inside Track To Hire Rising Star Coach

The dust has barely settled on the Green Bay Packers hiring Jonathan Gannon as their new defensive coordinator, and already the rumor mill is spinning about who might join him.

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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 / A to Z Sports / January 27

Jonathan Gannon's arrival forces Packers pieces to navigate the upside and downside of Matt LaFleur’s biggest call

The Green Bay Packers decided to hire former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon to be their next defensive coordinator. After two years with a 4-3 base and heavy Cover 3 usage under Jeff Hafley, the Packers are likely going back to a quarters world and a 3-4 base.

Rasheed Walker News / WI Sports Heroics / January 27

Packers Lineman taken into custody for attempting to fly with handgun

Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Rasheed Walker was taken into custody Friday morning at LaGuardia Airport after attempting to fly with a firearm without the required legal clearance in New York.

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Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 27

Green Bay Packers legend David Bakhtiari calls out NFL for Shedeur Sanders being added to the Pro Bowl

The Green Bay Packers will not have any player representing them in the Pro Bowl this weekend. That is, none that have been announced yet. Micah Parsons was named as a Pro Bowler, but he will not be able to participate in the event because he is recovering from a torn ACL that he suffered late in the season.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 27

Emerging performance evidence shows the Packers are closer to legitimate contention than commonly believed

Yes, it was an underwhelming 2025 season for the Green Bay Packers. The team was the seventh seed in the NFC once again and went one-and-done in the playoffs after a heartbreaking loss to the Chicago Bears.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / January 27

Final Grades for the 2025 Green Bay Packers Tight Ends: Injuries Play a Big Role

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 tight ends.

Micah Parsons News / WI Sports Heroics / January 26

Packers’ Micah Parsons nearly breaks Penn State hockey player’s hand in unhinged moment

Superstar NFL pass rusher Micah Parsons plays for the Green Bay Packers, but it’s clear why he was not cheering for the No. 5 Wisconsin Badgers in last Saturday’s NCAA hockey game at Kohl Center. With the No.

Micah Parsons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

What is the only reason Packers’ Micah Parsons will watch Super Bowl LX?

Fans usually have to wait until Super Bowl week to hear a player’s in-depth thoughts about the big game, as they weigh in on the teams, maybe make a prediction, provide a couple of personal updates, and of course, promote their latest sponsorship with Dove, Visa or a new energy drink.

Rasheed Walker News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 26

Packers’ Rasheed Walker arrested on gun charges at LaGuardia Airport

Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Rasheed Walker was arrested Friday morning at LaGuardia Airport in New York after attempting to travel with a firearm without the credentials required under New York law.

Matt Lafleur News / The Lead / January 26

Ed Policy Signals Long-Term Faith in the Matt LaFleur Era

When the Green Bay Packers’ 2025–26 season ended, many were unsure about the future of head coach Matt LaFleur. Those questions arose from Ed Policy’s decision to delay extension talks, as LaFleur still had one year remaining on his contract entering the 2025 season.

Jonathan Gannon News / PackersTalk.com / January 26