Sources: Packers, Matt LaFleur expected to try to reach extension
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Key Points:
- The Green Bay Packers are expected to negotiate a contract extension with head coach Matt LaFleur, who has one year remaining on his current deal, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
- LaFleur's future with the Packers is uncertain after a disappointing wild-card loss to the Bears, where the team blew an 18-point lead, and Packers president Ed Policy's preference against having a lame-duck coach.
- Despite the setback, LaFleur has a strong regular-season record of 76-40-1 and has led the Packers to the playoffs in six of his seven seasons, though they have not reached the Super Bowl or a conference championship since 2020.
- LaFleur expressed a desire to stay with
