Just a few hours ago, the Green Bay Packers were set to discuss the deal to decide whether head coach Matt LaFleur will continue or not. And the recent report by a senior NFL insider suggests that John Harbaugh\u2019s name is involved in the complexity of finalizing a deal.<\/p>\n
ESPN\u2019s Adam Schefter reported on X<\/a>, on Monday, \u201cPackers now are expected to try to work out a deal in the coming days to keep head coach Matt LaFleur in Green Bay, per sources.\u201d He has also said that the Packers are extremely interested in signing an extension with LaFleur.<\/p>\n MORE: George Kittle\u2019s legend grows after NFL locker room tequila bender<\/a><\/p>\n However, the NFL rumors hardly lie. The rumors signify that they may move on from LaFleur, which clears the way for the Baltimore Ravens\u2019 former HC Harbaugh. Adam Schefter reported this angle first on The Pat McAfee Show.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you want John Harbaugh in New York, I think the first thing you want is the Green Bay Packers and Matt LaFleur to work out a deal,\u201d Schefter said. \u201cThat\u2019s the first thing you want to have happen. Because if they don\u2019t work out a deal that opens up the possibility of Green Bay as a potential favorite there now.\u201d<\/p>\n “If the Packers don’t get a deal done with Matt LaFleur that opens up the possibility of Green Bay as a potential favorite for John Harbaugh..<\/p>\n His agent is Bryan Harlan and his father Bob Harlan was the president of the Green Bay Packers for 19 years” ~ @AdamSchefter<\/a> #PMSLive<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/IX3Ft67A5u<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) January 12, 2026<\/a> <\/p>\n ESPN\u2019s senior reporter also added. \u201cAgain, John Harbaugh gets to sit back and call the shots here to a certain extent, and he has interest from these teams. He could go, I\u2019m sure, to New York if he wanted Atlanta to you there, if he wanted Tennessee, if he wanted Cleveland, if he wanted we\u2019re waiting to see obviously, what else transpires, namely Green Bay.\u201d<\/p>\n Notably, Harbaugh\u2019s agent is Bryan Harlan, and his father, Bob Harlan, was the president of the Green Bay Packers for 19 years. This is a significant connection between the Harlan family and the Packers, which will serve as a bridge between Harbaugh and the franchise for future deals.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, per Sports Illustrated\u2019s Albert Breer, the New York Giants and the Tennessee Titans are the ones who have more chances of getting Harbaugh in the head coach\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n \u2014 Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories on The Big Lead <\/a>\u2014<\/p>\n NFL: Josh Allen takes page from Kobe Bryant playbook with postgame comments<\/a><\/p>\n CFB: Notre Dame football coach Marcus Freeman accused of battery<\/a><\/p>\n MLB: NBC, Peacock reveal 2026 Sunday Night Baseball schedule<\/a><\/p>\n NBA: Kings star given 3-game suspension for trying to fight Luka Doncic off the court<\/a><\/p>\n ENTERTAINMENT: Lil Wayne goes unhinged after Chicago Bears\u2019 epic NFL Playoffs win<\/a><\/p>\n VIRAL: FOX Sports\u2019 Erin Andrews trolled over viral fur jacket during 49ers-Eagles game<\/a><\/p>\n