Matt LaFleur has quickly established himself as one of the NFL’s most successful head coaches. Born in Michigan in 1979, he started his football career as a wide receiver (Western Michigan, 1998-99) and quarterback (Saginaw Valley State, 2000-2002). In 2019, he took the command as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers, replacing Joe Philbin. LaFleur’s leadership has manifested in a 56-27 coaching record.
If he fails in that pursuit, some detractors will continue to express their doubts about his coaching prowess. While LaFleur began his coaching career with three consecutive 13-win seasons, he’s still faced criticism for his team’s postseason shortcomings. Some folks also minimize his successes due to the presence of Rodgers.
The #Packers won 13 games 1 time in 11 seasons under Mike McCarthy with Aaron Rodgers under center.
They won 13 games 3 times in 4 seasons under Matt LaFleur.
Please put some respect on Matt LaFleur's name.
— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) September 18, 2023
If the way he’s compensated is any indication, the Packers would seem to be pleased with the results LaFleur has produced. We’ll break down LaFleur’s net worth and salary estimates.
Matt LaFleur’s Contract and Wealth Estimates
Contractual information for NFL coaches can be tougher to dig up than it is for players. We don’t have the exact terms of LaFleur’s deal, but reports suggest the contract he initially signed with Green Bay in 2019 was worth around $5 million annually.
LaFleur did earn a contract extension for his efforts last summer, as per CBS Sports. Again, the specifics of the extension weren’t disclosed to the public, but it’s not unrealistic to assume that he enjoyed a pay increase when he put pen to paper.
His reported net worth varies depending on the source you consult. Clutch Points‘ JR Malabanan reported it to be in the neighborhood of $7 million. Meanwhile, Dan Girolamo of The Sports Daily reported that LaFleur was worth $10 million.
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That’s the thing. LaFleur has enjoyed a great deal of success in his near-half decade as Green Bay’s head coach, and his bank account reflects that. But at 43 years old, he’s merely scratching the surface of his coaching and earning potential. While he may not boast a huge contract like that of Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid ($25 million) or Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton ($18 million), LaFleur’s career is one to watch.
Matt LaFleur on that last throw from Jordan Love to Samori Toure pic.twitter.com/seGOod4s2p
— Andy Herman (@AndyHermanNFL) September 20, 2023
If early returns are any indication, he and new signal-caller Jordan Love could be set up to enjoy a lot of success, both on-field and financially.