Overview
- NFL Network first reported Saturday that LaFleur agreed to a multiyear extension, with ESPN and others confirming the deal.
- General manager Brian Gutekunst and executive vice president Russ Ball are expected to finalize extensions to maintain leadership continuity.
- Financial terms and length were not disclosed, with reporting characterizing the pact as a long-term commitment rather than a prove-it deal.
- LaFleur had one year left on his previous contract, and both sides sought to avoid him coaching in 2026 without security.
- The extension follows a season-ending five-game skid and a wild-card collapse to the Bears, as players including Micah Parsons and Jordan Love publicly backed LaFleur while staff decisions now come into focus.