PACKERS Packers coaching staff change continues as key coordinator steps down Paul Bretl For the State Journal Feb 18, 2026 Feb 18, 2026 Updated May 21, 2026 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save GREEN BAY — Change is coming to the Green Bay Packers' special teams unit.kAmw625 4@249 |2EE {2u=6FC 2??@F?465 @? %F6D52J E92E DA64:2= E62>D 4@@C5:?2E@C #:49 q:D244:2 :D DE6AA:?8 5@H?] %96 !24<6CD H:== 92G6 2 ?6H DA64:2= E62>D 4@249 7@C E96 a_ae D62D@?]k^AmkA 4=2DDlQE?4>D\:?=:?6\=:?<Qmk2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^>25:D@?]4@>^E?4>D^2DD6E^65:E@C:2=^h4a7`3`b\da34\c_`3\24g2\b72625f`7``aQm!24<6CD ?665 :?E6C?2= :>AC@G6>6?E 2D @77D62D@? =@@>Dk^2mk^AmkAmQ(9:=6 H6 2C6 5:D2AA@:?E65 E@ =@D6 2 A6CD@? 2?5 4@249 2D G2=F23=6 2D #:49[ H6 C6DA64E 9:D 564:D:@? 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Packers' search for new special teams coordinator an uphill battle with late start After Rich Bisaccia stepped down from his role, Green Bay has a hole to dig out of with a late special teams coordinator search. Packers' misses in past free agencies could cause upcoming issues Green Bay did not see much production from it's free agent signings from last season, leaving issues with making improvement in the upcoming f… Ranking Packers' free agency needs by defensive position Green Bay has plenty of holes in need of filling this offseason, some more than others. Ranking Packers' free agency needs by defensive position Green Bay has plenty of holes in need of filling 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 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 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. 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 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 Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio Watch Now: Related Video Middleton's Nora Kuhl tees off on No. 8 Addison Roesch tees off on hole No. 18 Addison Roesch tees off on hole No. 18 Madison Edgewood's Olive Jaeger hits from just off the fairway Madison Edgewood's Olive Jaeger hits from just off the fairway Kinziger: "It's going to be a really cool experience" Kinziger: "It's going to be a really cool experience" Watch Now: Related Video Middleton's Nora Kuhl tees off on No. 8 Addison Roesch tees off on hole No. 18 Addison Roesch tees off on hole No. 18 Madison Edgewood's Olive Jaeger hits from just off the fairway Madison Edgewood's Olive Jaeger hits from just off the fairway Kinziger: "It's going to be a really cool experience" Kinziger: "It's going to be a really cool experience"
Packers need internal improvement as offseason looms Several of Green Bay's regular starters will be free agents, and the team has no first-round pick in the upcoming draft.
Defensive lineman among players Packers to consider in free agency Kingsley Enagbare played big in some moments, but Green Bay has plenty of money on the books on the defensive line. Here's where things stand.
Packers' search for new special teams coordinator an uphill battle with late start After Rich Bisaccia stepped down from his role, Green Bay has a hole to dig out of with a late special teams coordinator search.
Packers' misses in past free agencies could cause upcoming issues Green Bay did not see much production from it's free agent signings from last season, leaving issues with making improvement in the upcoming f…
Ranking Packers' free agency needs by defensive position Green Bay has plenty of holes in need of filling this offseason, some more than others.
Ranking Packers' free agency needs by defensive position Green Bay has plenty of holes in need of filling 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 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 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.
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
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
