GREEN BAY, WI - MAY 29: Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur watches the offense during Green Bay Packers OTA at Clarke Hinkle Field on May 29, 2019 in Green Bay, WI.

New Packers coach tears Achilles playing basketball

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The first Green Bay Packer to suffer a major offseason injury is a coach.

New head coach Matt LaFleur suffered a torn Achilles tendon playing basketball Wednesday, according to NFL Network's Michael Silver.

LaFleur will continue coaching from a golf cart during organized team activities and in June, Silver adds.

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