Packers opted for continuity over chaos by extending LaFleur, Gutekunst and Ball, president says

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The Green Bay Packers extended contracts for coach Matt LaFleur, general manager Brian Gutekunst, and executive Russ Ball to maintain continuity following a late-season collapse. The decision reflected a preference for stability despite a string of losses and an early playoff exit.

The decision to keep Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst after a late-season collapse was a matter of choosing continuity over chaos, president and CEO Ed Policy said Monday. LaFleur, Gutekunst and executive vice president/director of football operations Russ Ball all received contract extensions after the Packers’ 2025 season ended with five straight losses, including a 31-27 road defeat against the Chicago Bears in the NFC wild-card playoff round.