Matt LaFleur officially became head coach of the Green Bay Packers in January 2019, taking over the team after Mike McCarthy was fired late in the 2018 season.

When He Was Hired

The Packers announced Matt LaFleur as their new head coach on January 8, 2019 , after a thorough interview process with several candidates. He was hired by general manager Brian Gutekunst and team president Mark Murphy to rebuild the team after two straight non-playoff seasons.

LaFleur signed a four‑year contract with a fifth‑year option, officially taking charge of the Packers’ coaching staff and football operations at that point.

First Press Conference & Start of Tenure

LaFleur was formally introduced at Lambeau Field in a press conference on January 9, 2019 , where he spoke about his vision for the team and his excitement to work with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. That marked the true start of his coaching era with the Packers, as he began building his staff and preparing for the 2019 offseason program.

So, in short:

  • Hired as head coach: January 8, 2019
  • First official press conference: January 9, 2019
  • First regular‑season game as coach: September 5, 2019 (vs. Chicago Bears)

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