Packers Discussion: To trade or not to trade Matt LaFleur?
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Key Points:
- The Green Bay Packers and coach Matt LaFleur’s agent, Trace Armstrong, remain at an impasse primarily over contract length rather than money, six days after the Packers’ season ended.
- LaFleur is reportedly seeking a four- or five-year deal, including the current 2026 season, while the Packers are hesitant to commit to a long-term contract without flexibility.
- NFL teams often sign coaches to multi-year contracts with buyouts, allowing them to pivot if necessary, as exemplified by the Las Vegas Raiders paying out Chip Kelly’s $18 million contract after firing him mid-season.
- If the Packers and LaFleur cannot agree on an extension, trading LaFleur is a likely scenario, given his market
