{
  "id": 5159065,
  "title": "Packers look to bounce back from disappointing finish to last season",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/packers-look-to-bounce-back-from-disappointing-finish-to-last-season",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T19:36:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/nfl/2026/09/02/packers-look-to-bounce-back-from-disappointing-finish-to-last-season"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Green Bay Packers are aiming to overcome a disappointing end to last season and make a push for the Super Bowl. Since Jordan Love became the starting quarterback three years ago, the Packers have reached the postseason each time, though they've always secured the seventh and final playoff seed. However, they've had back-to-back losses in the wild-card round during that span.\n\nIn response to the team's recent struggles, new Packers president/CEO Ed Policy and CEO Brian Gutekunst extended contracts to coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst. The coaching staff has seen some changes, with Jonathan Gannon taking over as defensive coordinator and Cam Achord arriving as special teams coordinator.\n\nThe team faces uncertainties with two key players: edge rusher Micah Parsons, who will miss the first part of the season due to an ACL tear, and running back Josh Jacobs, who will be on the commissioner's exempt list due to criminal charges. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor's injury history also adds to the team's questions heading into the new season.",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}