The Green Bay Packers are facing an unexpected coaching vacancy after Rich Bisaccia announced his resignation as special teams coordinator and assistant head coach, according to head coach Matt LaFleur on Tuesday. The departure leaves the organization scrambling to fill a key position with the 2026 season staff otherwise largely intact.
LaFleur expressed disappointment over losing Bisaccia in an official statement. “While we are disappointed to lose a person and coach as valuable as Rich, we respect his decision to step down from the Packers,” LaFleur said. “Rich was a tremendous resource to me and our entire coaching staff who had a profound impact on our players and our culture throughout the building. We can’t thank him enough for his contributions to our team over the last four years.”
Bisaccia originally came to Green Bay in February 2022 to lead special teams operations and was promoted to include assistant head coach duties in March 2023. During his tenure, the Packers saw remarkable improvement in special teams performance, achieving a seventh-place NFL ranking in field-position margin over the four-year span while building a return unit known for consistently changing field position.
In his own statement, Bisaccia explained his decision came after careful consideration. “After taking some time to reflect over the last few weeks, I have made the decision to step down,” Bisaccia said. He expressed gratitude to LaFleur and the organization, stating, “Coaching for the Green Bay Packers was truly an honor, and I will always be grateful for my time here. I look forward to whatever is next for me and my family, and I wish nothing but the best for everyone in the organization.”
The unexpected resignation creates a challenging situation for Green Bay, as special teams coordinator positions are typically secured early in the offseason coaching cycle.
