Green Bay to Throw Atlanta Falcons a Lifeline on Matt LaFleur?
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The Atlanta Falcons are exploring the possibility of acquiring Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur through a trade, a rare but not unprecedented move in the NFL coaching market.
- Historical examples show that trading for coaches has had mixed results, with notable successes like Jon Gruden leading the Buccaneers to a Super Bowl and Bill Belichick building a Patriots dynasty, as well as less successful outcomes such as Herm Edwards' tenure with the Chiefs.
- LaFleur, who has a 76-40-1 record and multiple playoff appearances with the Packers, could command a significant compensation package, potentially including a 2027 first-round pick and mid-round picks in 2026, alongside a top-tier salary of $18-20 million
