Packers extend contracts for LaFleur, Gutekunst, and Ball amid late-season struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 9:51 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Green Bay Packers president Ed Policy announced contract extensions for head coach Matt LaFleur, general manager Brian Gutekunst, and executive vice president Russ Ball following a disappointing finish to the 2025 season. The Packers suffered five consecutive losses, including a wild-card playoff defeat against the Chicago Bears. Policy emphasized the importance of continuity over chaos in their leadership structure, citing the numerous coaching changes across the league. LaFleur, who has led the team to the playoffs in six of seven seasons, has yet to reach a Super Bowl. The Packers are expected to modify their coaching staff as they prepare for the upcoming training camp.
- •LaFleur and Gutekunst receive extensions after a late-season collapse.
- •Packers ended the 2025 season with a 9-8-1 record.
- •The team hasn't won a playoff game in two years.
- •New coaching staff changes are anticipated for training camp.
- •Micah Parsons' injury contributed to the late-season downturn.
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Packers opted for continuity over chaos by extending LaFleur, Gutekunst and Ball, president says
"The decision to keep Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst after a late-season collapse was a matter of choosing continuity over chaos, president and CEO Ed Policy said Monday. LaFleur, Gutekunst and executive vice president/director of football operations Russ Ball all received contract extensions after the Packers’ 2025 season ended with five straight losses, including a 31-27 road defeat against the Chicago Bears in the NFC wild-card playoff round.
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