The Green Bay Packers made it official on Friday: head coach Matt LaFleur is sticking around, with a fresh contract extension now signed and sealed. After some uncertainty following the team’s playoff loss to the Bears, there were questions about whether the Packers might consider a new direction. Instead, they doubled down on LaFleur-and not just him.
General Manager Brian Gutekunst and executive VP Russ Ball also inked new deals, signaling a clear message from the top: the Packers are committed to the leadership trio that’s been steering the ship in recent years.
LaFleur’s regular-season résumé speaks for itself-76 wins, 40 losses, and a tie over seven seasons. That’s a winning percentage that puts him in elite company.
But the postseason has been more of a mixed bag. At 3-6 in the playoffs, LaFleur’s teams have struggled to turn regular-season success into deep January runs.
Still, the organization clearly believes the foundation is strong and the right people are in place to build on it.
Packers president and CEO Ed Policy echoed that sentiment in a statement, emphasizing the leadership group’s “dedication, passion and collaboration” as key ingredients in the team’s pursuit of another title. Policy acknowledged the sting of the season-ending loss but made it clear that the franchise remains unified and focused on the future.
And it’s not just about LaFleur. Gutekunst, who took over as GM the same year LaFleur became head coach, has been with the Packers since 1999.
He’s overseen a critical transition period, including the team’s shift away from the Aaron Rodgers era. Russ Ball, meanwhile, has been a behind-the-scenes staple for nearly two decades, managing the salary cap and playing a crucial role in roster construction.
This trio has weathered some major transitions-most notably the quarterback handoff-and still managed to keep the Packers competitive. Now, with their contracts extended, the message is clear: the Packers are betting on continuity, not change, to bring another Lombardi Trophy back to Titletown.
The road ahead won’t be easy. Expectations are always high in Green Bay, and playoff exits-especially to division rivals-tend to leave lasting marks. But with LaFleur, Gutekunst, and Ball locked in, the Packers are putting their faith in stability, experience, and a shared vision for what comes next.