NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Green Bay Packers are turning to fast-rising offensive whiz Matt LaFleur to aid Aaron Rodgers and end a two-year absence from the postseason.
LaFleur accepted Green Bay’s offer Monday to become the next head coach of the Packers, according to a person familiar with the decision.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the Packers nor the Titans had announced the decision.
LaFleur takes over after Mike McCarthy was fired during the season following a stunning home loss to Arizona. Offensive coordinator Joe Philbin went 2-2 to close out the season as the Packers failed to reach the playoffs for the second straight year.