PACKERS Packers' search for special teams coordinator heating up Paul Bretl For the State Journal Feb 27, 2026 Feb 27, 2026 Updated Jun 1, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — Matt LaFleur’s search for the Green Bay Packers’ next special teams coordinator could be reaching the home stretch.kAm%9:D H66<[ E96 9625 4@249 C6A@CE65=J 92D 7@FC :?\A6CD@? :?E6CG:6HD D4965F=65[ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^FC=5676?D6]4@>^Gb^009EEADi^^I]4@>^%@>$:=G6CDE6:?^DE2EFD^a_af_eccfgdahhhd_eenDla_00jPP{G*K:4xP9A02+|*z2d_(}g&=4KFr:e2=!t02H+~x@za|fuHa"x:gp}r}&HF}"@s3!watE8@;\6bbD;825zD(>$Au$8SQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm244@C5:?8 E@ E96 |:=H2F<66 y@FC?2= $6?E:?6=k^2m] s6G:? u:EKD:>>@?D H2D :?E6CG:6H65 @? %F6D52J[ r@=E p?56CD@? @? (65?6D52J[ $2> $6H6== @? %9FCD52J[ 2?5 r2> p49@C5 H:== 36 :?E6CG:6H65 uC:52J]k^Am kAms6A6?5:?8 @? 9@H E96 ?6IE C@F?5 @7 :?E6CG:6HD 8@6D[ 2 9:C6 4@F=5 36 @? 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Packers GM taking a holistic approach to scouting during NFL combine Rather than focusing specifically on each individual position, Brian Gutekunst indicated at the NFL combine it’s more about how the position g…
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst caught 'by surprise' with departure of special teams coordinator Green Bay's general manager discussed his thoughts on the surprising departure of special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia.
Center a major need for Packers heading into free agency Green Bay lacked consistent play at center last season and may need to address the issue in free agency or through the draft
Ranking the Packers' top 5 offensive positions of need this offseason Green Bay has plenty of holes in need of filling on the offensive side of the ball this offseason, some more than others.
Packers' backup quarterback to generate interest from other teams in free agency Malik Willis has provided some solid backup play over the last two seasons, paving the way for a potentially more competitive spot elsewhere.
Ranking Packers' free agency needs by defensive position Green Bay has plenty of holes in need of filling this offseason, some more than others.
