Latest Jeff Hafley News

Packers must try to maintain the pass-rushing prowess they showcased in Seattle

Dec. 16, 2024 17:28 PM EST

Green Bay needs to establish a more consistent pass rush to have a chance of making a deep postseason run as a likely NFC wild-card team. The Packers’ 30-13 victory at Seattle on Sunday represented a major step in the right direction. Green Bay (10-4) constantly...

Packers' improving run defense ready for challenge against NFC North-leading Lions

Dec. 03, 2024 18:32 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Defending the run has been one of the Green Bay Packers’ weaknesses over the last several years. Not so much lately, though. Green Bay limited San Francisco to 16 carries for 44 yards in a 38-10 rout of the 49ers on Nov. 24, with two-time...

Packers' pass rushers attempt to make statement as they open post-Smith era against struggling Bears

Nov. 13, 2024 17:33 PM EST

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Jeff Hafley has produced more turnovers but hasn’t yet resulted in an upgraded pass rush. The Packers have an opportunity to change that this weekend. Green Bay showed confidence...

Major upgrades at safety position spark Packers' surge in takeaways

Oct. 18, 2024 11:30 AM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The position that ranked among the Green Bay Packers’ biggest weaknesses last year has developed into a major strength. Green Bay underwent an offseason overhaul at safety by signing Xavier McKinney from the New York Giants and drafting Javon Bullard in the...

Xavier McKinney justifies Packers' investment by getting 3 INTs in 1st 3 games with Green Bay

Sep. 24, 2024 12:02 PM EDT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — This is just what Xavier McKinney anticipated when he joined the Green Bay Packers. Green Bay signed McKinney away from the New York Giants in hopes he could upgrade a safety position that ranked among the Packers’ biggest weaknesses last season. McKinney...

Packers' defense takes another step forward with eight-sack effort against Titans

Sep. 23, 2024 17:31 PM EDT

Intercepting passes isn’t the only way the Green Bay Packers' defense bothers opposing quarterbacks. When the Packers aren’t picking off throws, sometimes it’s because they’re making sure quarterbacks can't even pass the ball. Green Bay (2-1) sacked Will Levis...