Matt LaFleur, Packers agree to multiyear contract extension

The Green Bay Packers have agreed to a multiyear contract extension with head coach Matt LaFleur, according to sources. LaFleur, who had one year remaining on his contract, will continue with the team, avoiding a potential lame-duck 2026 season. The Packers are also expected to extend the contracts of general manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president Russ Ball.

Despite a challenging end to the 2025 season, where the Packers lost five consecutive games, including a Wild Card defeat to the Chicago Bears, the organization has decided to retain LaFleur. Green Bay's season was marred by injuries, including the loss of star player Micah Parsons to a torn ACL in Week 15. The team struggled with maintaining leads, losing three games after leading by 10 or more points in the final five minutes.

LaFleur has a 76-40-1 record with the Packers and has led them to the playoffs in six of his seven seasons. However,