The Packers have reportedly found their next head coach.
According to a report from NFL Network, Green Bay has hired former Tennessee offensive coordinator Matt LaFleur to fill its head coaching vacancy. He will replace Mike McCarthy, who coached the Packers for 13 seasons before being fired in early December.
The team moved quickly to hire LaFleur, according to the report. It was also considering Buccaneers offensive coordinator Todd Monken.The #Packers are hiring former #Titans OC Matt LaFleur as their new head coach, source said. ESPN on it first. They’ve made the first hire.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2019
The #Packers hire of #Titans OC Matt LaFleur is the first off the board, and I’m told #Bucs OC Todd Monken was the other really strong candidate here. Rather than do second rounds, they moved quickly on LaFleur
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2019
LaFleur, who has been in the NFL since 2008, also served as the quarterbacks coach for the Redskins and Falcons. He stayed in Atlanta for two seasons before spending a year as the Rams wide receivers coach and Sean McVay's offensive coordinator (2017) before landing in Tennessee.
LaFleur is expected to keep defensive coordinator Mike Pettine on his staff, according to the report.
#Packers DC Mike Pettine, still under contract, was on new coach Matt LaFleur’s list when he presented during his interview, source said. The early expectation is that Pettine stays in Green Bay, though Lafleur will make a firm call when it’s official.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 7, 2019
Green Bay finished 2018 with a 6-9-1 record, its worst season since 2008 when it ended the year 6-10.