Coming into this season, the Green Bay Packers had expectations of being Super Bowl contenders once they acquired Micah Parsons. In Week 1 against the Detroit Lions, those expectations were only solidified.
Then, from that point on, it was nothing but chaos and an underwhelming product on the field. Matt LaFleur is credited with being one of the sharpest offensive minds in the entire NFL. However, after a lack of success in the postseason, there are some rumblings entering this offseason.
Following their disastrous loss to the Chicago Bears in the wild-card round, LaFleur's future in Green Bay is anything but guaranteed.
AllSportsPeople has everything you need to know about LaFleur and his job security in Green Bay.
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Will Packer fire Matt LaFleur?
While there is nothing concrete yet, the loss to the Bears will not help LaFleur.
It was evident going into this season that LaFleur's job was not as safe as many in the NFL community might have thought. In the offseason leading up to the 2025 season, the new team president, Ed Policy, chose not to extend LaFleur's contract. This, of course, sparked a lot of discussion about LaFleur's future with the Packers.
With the results of this season in the books, those discussions are at an all-time high. The fact is, it was not just an early playoff exit for the Packers. It was coming into this season as a clear Super Bowl contender with one of the more talented rosters in the league, only to play extremely mediocre football throughout the season, and then blow a 21-3 lead against your arch-rivals in the second half of a playoff game.
Despite this, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported prior to the game that LaFleur would meet with the Packers' management to discuss his future in Green Bay. It was also added that the result of the game against the Bears would not be a factor in the decision.
Matt LaFleur comments after Packers loss
There was quite a bit of shock from the Packers' blown lead to the Bears in the wild-card round. LaFleur opened up his postgame press conference by saying that this one was going to "hurt for a really long time."
Matt LaFleur’s opening statements after the 27-31 blown loss against the Bears pic.twitter.com/QoAL2HezUj
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When asked what he thought happened, LaFleur said the offense couldn't get anything going in the second half. The Packers had a 21-3 lead at halftime, and still led 21-6 heading into the fourth quarter. The Bears then scored 25 points in the final quarter, while the Packers managed only six.
When LaFleur was asked about his future in Green Bay several times, he gave the same answer: "Now is not the time."
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Matt LaFleur contract
Back in 2019, LaFleur signed his original contract to become the Green Bay Packers head coach. This deal was worth $5 million yearly, which was eventually increased when he signed an extension in 2022.
As mentioned above, Policy chose not to extend LaFleur's contract, which made a ton of noise surrounding LaFleur's job.
However, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that the real issue is not whether Green Bay intended to extend him, but rather agreeing on a fair price for both sides. Although following this heartbreaking loss, there may be a shift from that statement.
How old is Matt LaFleur?
LaFleur is 46 years old. Although he is considered one of the younger coaches in the NFL, he was surprisingly the oldest head coach in this year's NFC playoffs.
How long has Matt LaFleur coached the Packers?
LaFleur wrapped up his seventh season as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers. After signing his contract in 2019, he was extended in 2022.
Before this, LaFleur served as the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams in 2017 and the Tennessee Titans in 2018.