Career Timeline of Matt LaFleur: Major Achievements and Milestones

How Matt LaFleur built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Matt LaFleur is the current head coach of the Green Bay Packers in the NFL. Prior to his head coaching role, LaFleur gained extensive experience as an offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Rams and Tennessee Titans. He also served as a quarterbacks coach for the Washington Redskins, Notre Dame, and Atlanta Falcons, demonstrating a focused career path within offensive coaching roles in professional and college football.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1998: Played Wide Receiver at Western Michigan University

In 1998, Matt LaFleur played wide receiver at Western Michigan University.

1999: Played Wide Receiver at Western Michigan University

In 1999, Matt LaFleur continued to play wide receiver at Western Michigan University.

2000: Played Quarterback at Saginaw Valley State

In 2000, Matt LaFleur transferred to Saginaw Valley State and began playing quarterback, guiding the Cardinals to the D-II playoffs.

2002: Final Season as Quarterback at Saginaw Valley State

In 2002, Matt LaFleur completed his final season as quarterback at Saginaw Valley State, having led the Cardinals to the NCAA Division II Playoffs each year from 2000 to 2002.

2003: Played for the Omaha Beef

In 2003, Matt LaFleur briefly played professionally in the National Indoor Football League with the Omaha Beef as the backup quarterback.

2003: Began Coaching Career at Saginaw Valley State

In 2003, Matt LaFleur started his coaching career at his alma mater, Saginaw Valley State, as an offensive graduate assistant.

2004: Assisted at Central Michigan University

In 2004, Matt LaFleur assisted the offensive staff at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant.

2005: Continued Assisting at Central Michigan University

In 2005, Matt LaFleur continued to assist the offensive staff at Central Michigan University.

2006: Coached at Northern Michigan University

In 2006, Matt LaFleur coached quarterbacks and receivers at Northern Michigan University in Marquette.

2007: Offensive Coordinator at Ashland University

In 2007, Matt LaFleur served as the offensive coordinator at Ashland University in Ohio.

2007: NFC Championship Game Hosted For the First Time Since 2007

In the playoffs, Matt LaFleur and the Packers hosted the Los Angeles Rams, to host the NFC Championship Game for the first time since 2007.

2008: Hired by the Houston Texans

In 2008, Matt LaFleur was hired by the Houston Texans as an offensive assistant, where he developed a close relationship with Kyle Shanahan.

2009: Worked at Houston Texans

In 2009, Matt LaFleur worked as an assistant coach for the Houston Texans. He was also the best man at Robert Saleh's wedding.

2010: Coached Quarterbacks for the Washington Redskins

In 2010, Matt LaFleur joined the Washington Redskins to coach the quarterbacks, brought in by Kyle Shanahan.

2011: Worked Alongside Future Head Coaches in Washington

From 2011, Matt LaFleur began working alongside Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel and Raheem Morris at Washington.

2011: Green Bay Clinched NFC Number One Seed Since 2011 Season

The Green Bay Packers clinched the NFC's number one seed for the first time since the 2011 season. In 2020, LaFleur led the Packers to the number one seed.

2012: Mentored Rookie Quarterbacks for the Redskins

During the 2012 season, one of Matt LaFleur's primary responsibilities was to mentor rookie quarterbacks Robert Griffin III and Kirk Cousins for the Washington Redskins.

2013: Continued Coaching with Future Head Coaches in Washington

In 2013, Matt LaFleur continued to work alongside future head coaches Kyle Shanahan, Sean McVay, Mike McDaniel, and Raheem Morris in Washington.

2014: Quarterbacks Coach at Notre Dame

In 2014, Matt LaFleur returned to college football as the quarterbacks coach at the University of Notre Dame, where he tutored Everett Golson.

February 5, 2015: Hired as Quarterbacks Coach for the Atlanta Falcons

On February 5, 2015, Matt LaFleur returned to the NFL as the quarterbacks coach for the Atlanta Falcons, working under Kyle Shanahan. His brother Mike was also an offensive assistant with the team.

2016: Coached Matt Ryan to NFL MVP and Super Bowl Appearance

In 2016, Matt LaFleur coached Matt Ryan on his way to winning his NFL MVP award. The Falcons reached Super Bowl LI but lost to the New England Patriots after squandering a 28-3 lead.

2016: First Postseason Berth Since 2016 Season

Matt LaFleur led Green Bay to their first postseason berth since the 2016 season as the NFC's number two seed.

February 8, 2017: Joined the Los Angeles Rams as Offensive Coordinator

On February 8, 2017, Matt LaFleur joined the Los Angeles Rams as offensive coordinator, working under Sean McVay. The Rams finished the year with an 11-5 record and as the league's number one scoring offense.

January 30, 2018: Joined Tennessee Titans as Offensive Coordinator

On January 30, 2018, Matt LaFleur became the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, under head coach Mike Vrabel. The season was plagued with injuries, and the Titans finished with the 27th-ranked scoring offense in the NFL.

January 8, 2019: Hired as Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers

On January 8, 2019, Matt LaFleur was hired as the head coach of the Green Bay Packers.

September 5, 2019: Regular-Season Coaching Debut

On September 5, 2019, Matt LaFleur made his regular-season head coaching debut, leading the Packers to a 10-3 victory against the Chicago Bears.

2020: Second Consecutive NFC North Title and Playoff Berth

In the 2020 season, Matt LaFleur clinched his second consecutive NFC North title and playoff berth, and the Packers finished as the NFC's number one seed for the first time since 2011.

2021: Inducted into SVSU Cardinal Athletic Hall of Fame

In 2021, Matt LaFleur was inducted into the SVSU Cardinal Athletic Hall of Fame.

2021: Winningest Head Coach Through First 40 Games

Matt LaFleur's 2021 season included a 38-3 loss to the Saints, followed by six consecutive wins. After defeating the Cardinals 24-21, LaFleur became the winningest head coach through his first 40 career games in NFL history.