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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.

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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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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?

The '2024-25 NFL passing TD leaders' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard rusher by NFL team' quiz

The 'Super Bowl-winning head coaches' quiz

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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 / 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.

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.

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.

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

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

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 / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 20

Packers Interested In Former Badgers Assistant to Replace Jeff Hafley

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur has requested an interview with Vikings defensive passing-game coordinator/defensive backs coach Daronte Jones as part of his search to replace Jeff Hafley.

Green Bay Packers News / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Green Bay Packers: Micah Parsons reveals what he wants in a new defensive coordinator after Jeff Hafley departure

The Green Bay Packers will have a new-look defense in 2026. On Monday, defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley accepted the head coaching job with the Miami Dolphins after just two seasons in Green Bay.

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 / WI Sports Heroics / January 20

Green Bay Packers: former head coach Mike McCarthy cancels all inquiries, focused on 1 specific NFL job

It certainly has been a wild couple of weeks in the NFL in regard to head coach retention and firings. While the Green Bay Packers have agreed to a contract extension with their own head coach, Matt LaFleur, 10 other NFL teams parted ways with theirs.

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.