Packers Extend LaFleur, Gutekunst Despite Policy's Stance

Ed Policy, who succeeded Mark Murphy as the Packers' president and CEO, had previously indicated that 2025 would be an up-or-out season for both LaFleur and Gutekunst, whose contracts ran through 2026. Policy made it clear he's not a fan of lame-duck arrangements, suggesting the coaches would either be extended or fired after the 2025 season.

Despite the Packers' playoff appearance as the NFC No. 7 seed and their wild-card round loss to the Bears after blowing a 21-3 halftime lead, the team has extended both LaFleur and Gutekunst. The new contracts reportedly guarantee one or more full seasons beyond 2026, which complicates any consideration of firing either coach this year. macnevers-and-co.beer