In a stunning move, the Green Bay Packers have suspended head coach Matt LaFleur for four games without pay, effective immediately. The decision comes amid a slumping 2025 NFL season, with the team struggling to find consistency on the field.
According to sources within the organization, LaFleur’s suspension is the result of a combination of factors, including unsportsmanlike conduct and ongoing disputes with the front office.
“Matt LaFleur is a talented coach, but his behavior and interactions with the front office have become unacceptable,” said a Packers spokesperson. “We cannot have our head coach undermining the authority of the organization and compromising the team’s chances of success.”
LaFleur’s suspension has sent shockwaves throughout the NFL, with many questioning the timing and severity of the punishment. The Packers are currently 2-5 on the season, and the loss of their head coach for four games could prove devastating to their already slim playoff hopes.
In LaFleur’s absence, defensive coordinator Joe Barry will take over as interim head coach. Barry, a veteran coach with over 20 years of experience, will be tasked with turning the team’s fortunes around and salvaging what’s left of the season.
The Packers’ front office has come under fire in recent weeks for their handling of the team’s struggles, and LaFleur’s suspension is likely to only add fuel to the fire. As the team navigates this difficult period, one thing is clear: the 2025 NFL season has just gotten a whole lot more interesting.
