Packers Assistant Head Coach Rich Bisaccia Steps Down

Bisaccia, 65, had held the role for four years after serving as interim head coach for the Raiders in 2021.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 1:23pm

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Green Bay Packers special teams coordinator and assistant head coach Rich Bisaccia is stepping down from his position with the team. Bisaccia, who has coached at the college or pro level every year since 1983, said he had been reflecting over the past few weeks which led to his decision to step down.

Why it matters

Bisaccia's departure is a significant loss for the Packers, as he had helped the team rank seventh in field-position margin and tied for second in the league with 42 kickoff returns of at least 30 yards during his four-year tenure. His exit is the latest coaching change for the Packers ahead of the 2026 season.

The details

In a statement, Bisaccia expressed gratitude to Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, general manager Brian Gutekunst, team president Mark Murphy, and the players for their support and dedication during his time in Green Bay. LaFleur said the team is 'disappointed to lose a person and coach as valuable as Rich' but respects his decision to step down.

  • Bisaccia has held the role of Packers special teams coordinator and assistant head coach for the past four years.
  • He previously served as the interim head coach for the Raiders in 2021.

The players

Rich Bisaccia

A 65-year-old coach who has been in the NFL or college ranks every year since 1983, most recently serving as the Packers' special teams coordinator and assistant head coach for the past four seasons.

Matt LaFleur

The head coach of the Green Bay Packers.

Brian Gutekunst

The general manager of the Green Bay Packers.

Mark Murphy

The president of the Green Bay Packers.

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What they’re saying

“I am incredibly grateful to Matt LaFleur, Brian Gutekunst, Ed Policy and Mark Murphy for their unwavering trust and support throughout my time in Green Bay. I am also thankful to the players for their consistent work and relentless effort to improve every single day. I would like to thank everyone in the organization for their dedication and commitment. The people in this building make it a special place to work.”

— Rich Bisaccia

“While we are disappointed to lose a person and coach as valuable as Rich, we respect his decision to step down from the Packers. 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.”

— Matt LaFleur, Head Coach

The takeaway

Bisaccia's departure is a significant loss for the Packers, as he had helped the team improve in key special teams areas during his four-year tenure. His exit is the latest coaching change for the organization, highlighting the challenges they face in maintaining continuity and consistency on their coaching staff ahead of the 2026 season.