Packers Coaching Staff Shakeup: Key Changes for 2026 Season

Matt LaFleur's staff sees new coordinators and assistants as Green Bay looks to build on recent success.

Feb. 11, 2026 at 1:47pm

The Green Bay Packers are undergoing significant changes to their coaching staff ahead of the 2026 NFL season. Head coach Matt LaFleur has extended his contract, but several key positions will see new faces, including defensive coordinator, quarterbacks coach, and wide receivers coach. The team is bringing in experienced coaches like Jonathan Gannon and Luke Getsy while also promoting from within, aiming to build on their recent success.

Why it matters

The Packers have been a consistent playoff contender in recent years, and maintaining continuity on the coaching staff is crucial for their continued success. These changes will shape the team's offensive and defensive schemes, player development, and overall direction as they look to compete for a championship.

The details

The most notable change is at defensive coordinator, where Jeff Hafley is departing to become the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins. He will be replaced by Jonathan Gannon, the former Eagles defensive coordinator and Cardinals head coach. On offense, Sean Mannion is leaving his role as quarterbacks coach to become the offensive coordinator for the Eagles, with Luke Getsy returning to that position after serving as a senior analyst in 2025. The Packers are also bringing in Noah Pauley as the new wide receivers coach, replacing Ryan Mahaffey who followed Mannion to Philadelphia.

  • The Packers extended head coach Matt LaFleur's contract to start the 2026 offseason.
  • Jeff Hafley departed Green Bay to become the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.
  • Jonathan Gannon was hired as the Packers' new defensive coordinator, replacing Hafley.
  • Sean Mannion left his role as quarterbacks coach to become the offensive coordinator for the Eagles.
  • Luke Getsy is returning to the Packers as the new quarterbacks coach, after serving as a senior analyst in 2025.

The players

Matt LaFleur

The head coach of the Green Bay Packers, who has had his contract extended to start the 2026 offseason.

Jonathan Gannon

The new defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, previously the defensive coordinator for the Eagles and head coach of the Cardinals.

Jeff Hafley

The former defensive coordinator for the Green Bay Packers, who has departed to become the new head coach of the Miami Dolphins.

Luke Getsy

The new quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers, returning to the role after serving as a senior analyst in 2025.

Sean Mannion

The former quarterbacks coach for the Green Bay Packers, who has departed to become the offensive coordinator for the Eagles.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Packers are making significant changes to their coaching staff, bringing in experienced coordinators and promoting from within, as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a championship in the 2026 season.