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Packers Defensive Coordinator Tracker: Who Will Replace Jeff Hafley?

The Green Bay Packers need a defensive coordinator. Whoever coach Matt LaFleur selects will inherit a game-wrecking defensive force in Micah Parsons and several other high-quality starters.

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Green Bay Packers: former quarterback suddenly announces retirement from football

The Green Bay Packers are setting themselves up for a quarterback competition behind Jordan Love for the 2026 NFL season. With Malik Willis likely to depart of the opportunity to be, or at least compete to be, a starter in free agency, Green Bay needs to figure out who will be their second string quarterback.

Matt Lafleur News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Packers’ Matt LaFleur gets mic-drop take from Barry Alvarez amid DC search

The Green Bay Packers have plenty of items on their checklist in the offseason, and among their top priorities is finding a replacement for defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 21

Packers can meet roster needs through free agency while still preserving critical draft capital

The Green Bay Packers won't have first-round picks in 2026 or 2027 after trading them for Micah Parsons, so every piece of draft capital is huge for the future of the team.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

Can you name the last quarterback to throw at least three touchdown passes in a playoff game for each NFL franchise?

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Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / January 21

Final Grade for the 2025 Green Bay Packers Defensive Tackles: A Disappointing Season

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 defensive tackles.

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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.

Jeff Hafley News / WI Sports Heroics / January 21

Old Richard Sherman’s take on Jeff Hafley resurfaces after DC left Packers for Dolphins job

Jeff Hafley and the Green Bay Packers have moved on from each other. After two seasons as Green Bay’s defensive coordinator, Hafley is taking his talents to the AFC, as he’s accepted the role to become the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins, who fired Mike McDaniel following the 2025 NFL season.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 20

New Packers Quarterback Is All That And Bag of Chips

Given the success of Malik Willis, it’s practically a foregone conclusion that the talented quarterback who resurrected his career with the Green Bay Packers will get a starting opportunity in free agency.

Micah Parsons News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Packers’ Micah Parsons hit with intense backlash after sharing college football opinion

Green Bay Packers superstar defensive end Micah Parsons will need a lot of time before he gets back on the field, as he is still in the early phases of his recovery from a devastating knee injury.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / January 20

Packers Announce $57 Million Roster Move After NFL Playoff Exit

The Green Bay Packers finished with a 9-7 record in the 2025 season, placing second in the NFC North and making the playoffs. Despite facing the 11-6 Chicago Bears in the wild card, they were considered favorites.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Green Bay Packers set to interview former NFL head coach for open defensive coordinator job

The Green Bay Packers are currently searching for a new defensive coordinator. Just a couple short days after it was reported that Matt LaFleur was being extended as head coach, his defensive coordinator, Jeff Hafley, was hired away to be the head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

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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.

Malik Willis News / Stadium Rant / January 20

What Team Should Malik Willis Pick In NFL Free Agency

Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis is set to hit NFL Free Agency at the start of the 2026 offseason. There may be no player in the league better poised to break the bank when NFL business begins on March 9th.

Green Bay Packers News / Athlon Sports / January 20

NFL Makes Final Decision on Packers Incident

The Green Bay Packers’ season ended in the wild card round courtesy of the Chicago Bears. Jordan Love and Co. put up a good fight against the NFC North rivals, but they still came up short.

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Trevon Diggs News / Field Level Media / January 20

Packers release CB Trevon Diggs after brief stint

The Green Bay Packers have released cornerback Trevon Diggs, the Packers announced Tuesday. By releasing Diggs, the Packers will save just over $15 million against the cap in 2026.

Malik Willis News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Report: 2 Teams Emerge As Favorites For Free Agent Malik Willis

Impending free agent quarterback Malik Willis is about to make a lot of money. A former third-round pick, the Liberty product entered the league with the Tennessee Titans but failed to impress during his limited playing time.

Green Bay Packers News / A to Z Sports / January 20

Packers make a tough call that ultimately proved inevitable for a roster facing hard truths about its future

The Green Bay Packers could have tried to find a way to keep cornerback Trevon Diggs. Ultimately, though, it was a negotiation that general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president Russl Ball didn't want.

Trevon Diggs News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20

Packers Cut CB Trevon Diggs

Trevon Diggs exited the season still attached to his five-year, $97MM Cowboys-designed extension. But it was unrealistic for the veteran cornerback to expect that to continue much longer, given his play on the deal.

Matt Lafleur News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Green Bay Packers insider names defensive coordinator candidate 'at or near the top' of Matt LaFleur’s wish list

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to a contract extension with head coach Matt LaFleur, ensuring that he will remain on the sidelines for years to come.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 20

Off-Season Outlook: The Packers need some work at Cornerback

We’ve had one week to grieve the Packers loss to the Bears and one thing stands out, the Packers need help at cornerback. Since the 2025 season started there were questions on whether or not the Packers needed a CB 1.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 20

Who Will Replace Jeff Hafley? Packers Can Turn to Familiar List

In 2024, Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur pulled Jeff Hafley out of Boston College to be his defensive coordinator. One day after the season-ending loss to the Chicago Bears, LaFleur was bracing himself for another coordinator search.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20

Jeff Hafley's hiring might give the Dolphins a new quarterback

The Miami Dolphins have a new regime in place. Could a new QB be next?

Dolphins could be repeating history in wrong way with 2026 coaching hire

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Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20

Packers Request DC Interview With Daronte Jones

As expected, Jeff Hafley is the new head coach of the Dolphins. His departure leaves the Packers in need of a replacement defensive coordinator. Green Bay is interested in one of the most popular candidates of this year’s cycle.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / January 20

Final Grades for the 2025 Green Bay Packers: Quarterbacks Raised Their Game

This is the first in a series of articles providing an in-depth analysis of each position group on the Green Bay Packers for 2025. We will start with the quarterbacks.

Green Bay Packers News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20

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 / 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.

Green Bay Packers News / The Packers Post / January 19

The Green Bay Packers 2025 Season Awards

The 2025 Green Bay Packers finished with a 9-7-1 record and in second place in the NFC North. They qualified for playoffs for the third straight season despite having the youngest roster in the NFL.