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Green Bay Packers Release Trevon Diggs

In a move that feels like it happened before the ink could even dry on his locker nameplate, the Green Bay Packers have cut ties with Cornerback Trevon Diggs.

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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.

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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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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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.

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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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 / Total Apex Sports / January 20

Green Bay Packers May Look To Poach Vikings Coach For Defensive Coordinator Position

The Green Bay Packers are wasting no time in their search for a new defensive coordinator following Jeff Hafley’s departure to become the head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

Aaron Rodgers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers could reunite with Mike McCarthy in 2026

The Green Bay Packers believe they have the right head coach and quarterback to lead them back to the Super Bowl. Matt LaFleur recently agreed to a contract extension to remain with Green Bay, and quarterback Jordan Love is in the midst of a four-year $220 million deal that cements him as the franchise cornerstone now and going forward.

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.

Christian Watson News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Green Bay Packers set Christian Watson up for bigger contract extension after 1-year deal for 2026

The Green Bay Packers are likely going to bid farewell to one of their most important wide receivers in 2026. Romeo Doubs, who just finished the fourth year of his rookie contract with the Packers, is slated to become a free agent and, considering the state of Green Bay’s roster and salary cap situation, will probably not return.

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

Packers aren't being subtle about their intentions as early steps reveal an intriguing trend in the DC search

Matt LaFleur has started the search for his fourth defensive coordinator on the Green Bay Packers. Mike Pettine was a specialist in the defensive line, Joe Barry had a background with linebackers, and Jeff Hafley used to be a defensive backs coach.

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

The 'Last QB to win a playoff game by team' quiz

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 / A to Z Sports / January 20

Savvy Packers' strategy creates a clear offseason advantage to secure a critical offensive weapon for the long run

The Green Bay Packers are not big fans of void years. They had to use those in the twilight years of Aaron Rodgers' career to be cap compliant because of how much covid affected the salary cap, but the front office stopped using them as soon as possible right thereafter.

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20

Packers Request DC Interview With Vikings Assistant Daronte Jones

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports the Packers requested an interview with Vikings pass game coordinator/DBs coach Daronte Jones for their DC opening. Jones has already interviewed with the Cowboys and Jets for their DC openings this cycle as well.

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