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Packers–LaFleur Extension Talks Drag Over Length of Deal

Sources point to years of term, not annual salary, as the central holdup.

Overview

  • Negotiations between Green Bay and head coach Matt LaFleur remain active with no agreement in place as of mid-January.
  • Reporting indicates the team has proposed a short one- or two-year add-on, with length identified as the sticking point.
  • LaFleur is under contract through 2026, and team leadership has signaled a desire to avoid a lame-duck season.
  • Estimates place LaFleur’s market near $14 million to $15 million per year, compared with reports that his current deal pays roughly $8 million to $10 million.
  • An NFL agent criticized the Packers’ approach as “mom-and-pop,” even as league insiders express optimism that the sides will ultimately reach a deal.