The Green Bay Packers suffered the steepest year-over-year decline in the latest report card for the NFLPA survey. In the latest Packers NFLPA report card rankings, Green Bay dropped 14 spots to 21st overall. It marked the largest decline of any team in the league.
After finishing third in 2024 and seventh in 2025, Green Bay now resides in the bottom third of the league. The NFLPA survey collected input from over 1,700 NFL players, conducted between Nov. 2 and Dec. 11, before the Packers’ season unraveled. While the National Football League Players Association no longer publicly releases full results, details were obtained by ESPN’s Kalyn Kahler and Cheesehead TV’s Aaron Nagler.
Players were particularly critical of areas affecting daily performance and trust, highlighting structural issues in the training room and with the coaching staff.
Training Room and Staff Drive the Decline
The biggest issue in the Packers’ NFLPA report card rankings centered on the training room. Green Bay’s training room grade fell from an A- in 2025 to a C in 2026. Outdated equipment, limited space, and poor communication were cited as major sources of frustration. Players expressed concern that these issues affected recovery, performance, and overall confidence in the staff.
The training staff grade mirrored that decline, also landing at a C after earning a B the previous year. Considering Green Bay’s recent injury struggles, the perception surrounding medical and recovery support carries added weight. Players reportedly identified the training environment as the organization’s top priority moving forward. The Packers are reportedly upgrading the training facility at Lambeau Field, but the rankings reflect player frustration during the season.
Other facility-related areas also suffered. Nutrition and diet programs fell from A-/A to B/B+, with players asking for more nutritious options and tailored meal plans. Home game amenities, including family support and daycare access, remain among the league’s worst, contributing to a C+ rating in treatment of families.
Matt LaFleur’s Surprising Drop
Head coach Matt LaFleur saw one of the most alarming declines. He fell from an A- to a B-, ranking near the bottom of the league in perceived respect for players.
He ranked second to last in “respect for players.” Only six head coaches received a grade worse than a B, and four of those coaches were fired. LaFleur, however, received a contract extension. The ranking stands out because several veteran leaders publicly supported LaFleur after the team’s playoff exit.
Offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich received a C, placing him among the lowest-rated coordinators in the league, while defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley earned a B+ before departing for a head coaching job. General manager Brian Gutekunst finished with a B+, keeping him in the middle of NFL executives’ rankings.
Other Notable Grades
There were positive notes. The locker room improved to an A following renovations at Lambeau Field. Team ownership remained steady at an A- during the transition from Mark Murphy to Ed Policy.
Still, the headline remains the historic drop. After finishing 7th in 2025 and 3rd in 2024, the Packers now rank in the bottom third of the league. For a franchise that traditionally scores well in these surveys, the decline raises real questions into the offseason.
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