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DeMarcus Lawrence’s shot at Packers’ Micah Parsons resurfaces

DeMarcus Lawrence and Micah Parsons used to be teammates during their days with the Dallas Cowboys, but that doesn’t mean they’re friendly to each other these days.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 26

The Packers make First big Coaching Change

On Sunday, the Packers announced the hire of Jonathan Gannon for Defensive Coordinator. With Jeff Hafley leaving for the Dolphins head coaching job, the major question looming for the staff was who would replace him.

Jonathan Gannon News / A to Z Sports / January 26

Defensive players with strong ties to Jonathan Gannon could emerge as Packers targets this offseason

Personnel was a big issue for the Arizona Cardinals throughout Jonathan Gannon's tenure as the team's head coach over the past three years. That's the big reason why the Cardinals were 30th in defensive DVOA in 2025, but there was still some competition to hire Gannon as a defensive coordinator.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

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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.

Adam Stenavich News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 25

Packers’ Adam Stenavich Gets Another Chance

Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich will interview for the same post under new Tennessee Titans coach Robert Saleh. It’s not the first time Packers coach Matt LaFleur has allowed Stenavich to discuss a parallel career move.

Jonathan Gannon News / Pro Football Rumors / January 25

Packers To Hire Jonathan Gannon As DC

The Packers recently lost defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley when he took the Dolphins’ head coaching position. The search for his replacement has come to an end.

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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.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

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Matt Lafleur News / A to Z Sports / January 25

Surprising direction in the Packers DC search reveals how Matt LaFleur is shaping the next phase

Matt LaFleur has made a decision, and he's chosen his fourth defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers. After Mike Pettine, Joe Barry, and Jeff Hafley, former Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon is going to be the architect and play-caller for the Packers' defense moving forward.

Jonathan Gannon News / 5 GOATs / January 26

Report: Packers hire Jonathan Gannon as new defensive coordinator

The Green Bay Packers reportedly hired Jonathan Gannon as their new defensive coordinator.

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

Green Bay Packers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 25

Packers hiring Jonathan Gannon as defensive coordinator

The Packers have found a new defensive coordinator.

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

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 25

Packers Offseason 2026: Most Important Dates To Be Aware Of!

Well, the Green Bay Packers’ offseason has started much earlier than any of us really wanted. Once again. And while we all wait for the Packers to announce coaching staff changes – including who will be the new defensive coordinator – now is a good time to review some of the key dates and milestones for the upcoming offseason.

Jon Gruden News / WI Sports Heroics / January 25

Packers’ QB move after brutal playoff exit draws reaction from Jon Gruden

It is still very early in their offseason, but the Green Bay Packers surely have their eyes set already on having a huge bounce-back campaign in the 2026 NFL campaign after the painful way their 2025 season concluded.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / January 24

Green Bay Packers: Steelers OC leaves for Buckeyes gig in wake of Mike McCarthy hiring

Hours after the Pittsburgh Steelers leaked the hiring of former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith reportedly reached an agreement with Ohio State, marking his return to college football for the first time since 2010.

Keisean Nixon News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 24

Packers 2025 Season Report Card: Grading Keisean Nixon, Cornerbacks

The Green Bay Packers’ top three cornerbacks in 2025, Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine and Nate Hobbs, combined to give up 14 touchdowns while intercepting only one pass.

Quay Walker News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 24

Packers 2025 Season Report Card: Grading Quay Walker, Linebackers

The final tally shows the Green Bay Packers totaled 1,075 tackles during the 2025 season. More than 30 percent were made by the linebacker trio of Quay Walker, Edgerrin Cooper and Isaiah McDuffie.

Rasheed Walker News / Field Level Media / January 24

Packers OL Rasheed Walker arrested at airport on gun charge

Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Rasheed Walker was arrested Friday at LaGuardia Airport in New York after he attempted to check a bag that contained a firearm.

Green Bay Packers News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

Green Bay Packers Star Arrested At LaGuardia Airport On Serious Charges

Authorities arrested a Green Bay Packers star on Friday at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The Packers have been on vacation since the wild-card round, where they suffered another painful loss to the Chicago Bears (31-27), ending their season on a low note.