Matt LaFleur praises Mike McCarthy before Packers-Steelers preseason game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 6:23 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur spoke highly of Mike McCarthy ahead of the preseason matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night. LaFleur acknowledged McCarthy's significant achievements throughout his coaching career, particularly highlighting his tenure with the Packers, which included a Super Bowl victory. McCarthy, who joined the Steelers after coaching the Dallas Cowboys, brings a storied history as he faces his former team. The game draws additional interest due to the reunion of McCarthy with Aaron Rodgers, who now plays for Pittsburgh. This matchup serves as a testing ground for both teams amid the complexities of preseason evaluations.
- •LaFleur expressed immense respect for McCarthy before the preseason game.
- •McCarthy leads the Steelers after coaching the Cowboys for four seasons.
- •The match serves as an opportunity for both teams to evaluate their rosters.
- •Rodgers reunites with McCarthy for one final season in Pittsburgh.
- •McCarthy's career includes notable success with three iconic NFL franchises.
- 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur: "Pretty special" Mike McCarthy has coached Packers, Cowboys, Steelers
- 6:23 PMYahoo Sports — Matt LaFleur praises Mike McCarthy ahead of Packers-Steelers matchup
"Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed immense respect for Mike McCarthy prior to Thursday’s preseason clash against Pittsburgh.
"Matt LaFleur succeeded Mike McCarthy as Packers head coach in 2019.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:04 PMMatt LaFleur: "Pretty special" Mike McCarthy has coached Packers, Cowboys, Steelers
Matt LaFleur succeeded Mike McCarthy as Packers head coach in 2019.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 6:23 PMMatt LaFleur praises Mike McCarthy ahead of Packers-Steelers matchup
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed immense respect for Mike McCarthy prior to Thursday’s preseason clash against Pittsburgh.
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