PACKERS Report: Packers to name familiar face as their next QBs coach Paul Bretl For the State Journal Feb 12, 2026 Feb 12, 2026 Updated Feb 24, 2026 Getsy FRE Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Paul Bretl For the State Journal GREEN BAY — Coach Matt LaFleur has reportedly found the next Green Bay Packers’ next quarterbacks coach, and it’s a very familiar face.kAm{F<6 v6EDJ :D D6E E@ C6A=246 $62? |2??:@?[ H9@ 56A2CE65 E@ 364@>6 E96 !9:=256=A9:2 t28=6D’ @776?D:G6 4@@C5:?2E@C[ :? E96 C@=6[ k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^FC=5676?D6]4@>^Gb^009EEADi^^I]4@>^%@>!6=:DD6C@^DE2EFD^a_a`eb`cbahg``abadbnDla_00jPP{G*K:4xP9G"B;5Dw=e%4?gBy+;x%F9C;$(u_{4Eyrr6$BKef>>qJ3}I}<E*f)zc24!{q+hK6atrb)fd6x96ah7br>pSQ E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm244@C5:?8 2? }u{ }6EH@C< C6A@CEk^2m]k^AmkAm%96 G6E6C2? 4@249 H2D 2=C625J @? 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KAREEM ELGAZZAR, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs celebrates after running the ball for a touchdown against the Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. JESSICA TOBIAS, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs charges toward the end zone against the Bengals during their game in Green Bay. MIKE ROEMER, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs celebrates a run against the Cardinals during their game in Glendale, Ariz. RICK SCUTERI, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs pushes away Pittsburgh's Jalen Ramsey during their game in Pittsburgh. SUE OGROCKI, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs bulls his way past the Panthers defense during their game in Green Bay. MIKE ROEMER, Associated Press Eagles safety Reed Blankenship trips up Packers running back Josh Jacobs during their game in Green Bay. MATT LUDTKE, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs breaks a tackle for a long gain against the Bears during their game in Green Bay. JEFFREY PHELPS, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs tries to break free from Bears linebacker D'Marco Jackson during their game in Green Bay. MIKE ROEMER, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs celebrates after a run against the Broncos during their game in Denver. JACK DEMPSEY, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Broncos during their game in Denver. DAVID DERMER, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs carries against the Bears during their playoff game in Chicago. ERIN HOOLEY, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs celebrates with quarterback Jordan Love after scoring a touchdown against the Bears during their game in Green Bay. MORRY GASH, Associated Press Packers running back Josh Jacobs celebrates with coach Matt LaFleur after scoring a touchdown against the Eagles during their game in Green Bay. 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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.
