Major Report Emerges On Packers Possibly Firing Matt LaFleur After Disastrous Collapse vs. Bears, Including Who Might Replace Him

The Green Bay Packers face real questions after another playoff loss. Green Bay fell 31-27 to the Bears on Saturday in the NFC Wild Card round. The defeat ended their season and put new pressure on head coach Matt LaFleur.

The loss stung even more because Green Bay had chances late. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams played well in the fourth quarter, but the Packers still got the ball with a chance to win. Jordan Love and the offense could not close it out. The loss dropped Green Bay to 1-5 in its last six playoff games under LaFleur.

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the focus now shifts to the front office. LaFleur has one year left on his contract, and the Packers usually do not let a coach coach without an extension. That leaves two options, either extend LaFleur or move on from him.

Schefter said the decision should come quickly. He pointed to new team president Ed Policy as the person who will make the call. “The Green Bay Packers and their new president, Ed Policy, have a significant decision to make here in the coming days,” Schefter said.

John Harbaugh Emerges As Surprise Name

Schefter also brought up a big name if Green Bay decides to make a change. He mentioned longtime Ravens coach John Harbaugh as a possible option. Baltimore recently ended its 18-year run with Harbaugh, which was also surprising.

Schefter explained why Green Bay fits. “If they moved on from him, he automatically would go near the top of the coaches available and shake up this current head coaching cycle yet again,” Schefter said. He also noted, “Well, the Packers’ former president back in the day was a man by the name of Bob Harlan. Bob Harlan’s son, Brian Harlan, represents John Harbaugh.”

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Schefter added more context. Harbaugh has Midwestern roots. He owns a home in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. “A lot of people around the league have been wondering if the Packers decide to go in a different direction, if all of a sudden the Green Bay Packers might vault to the top of John Harbaugh’s list,” Schefter said.

LaFleur still has a strong regular-season record. He is 76-40-1 since taking over in 2019 and has made the playoffs in every season except 2022. He also led the Packers to NFC title games in 2019 and 2020 with Aaron Rodgers.

But recent results have raised concerns. Green Bay has not reached the NFC Championship Game since then. The team has lost in the Wild Card round for two consecutive years. The loss to the Bears only increased the pressure.

Now the Packers face a big decision. Team president Ed Policy must act quickly. Green Bay can either stick with Matt LaFleur or make a tough move for a proven coach. The rest of the league is watching.