Packers Special Teams Coordinator Rich Bisaccia Steps Down

Bisaccia cited a desire to reflect and pursue other opportunities after four seasons with the team.

Feb. 20, 2026 at 8:55am

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Green Bay Packers assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia has stepped down from his position, the team announced. Bisaccia, who had been an NFL special teams coordinator since 2002, just finished his fourth season with the Packers.

Why it matters

Bisaccia's departure marks a significant change for the Packers' special teams unit, which has struggled in recent years despite the team's overall success. His exit also comes as the Packers look to build on their playoff appearance and make another push for the Super Bowl.

The details

In his statement, Bisaccia cited a desire to 'reflect over the last few weeks' and make the decision to step down. He thanked the Packers organization, including head coach Matt LaFleur, GM Brian Gutekunst, and team president Mark Murphy, for their 'unwavering trust and support' during his time in Green Bay. The Packers' special teams unit ranked 30th in expected points added over Bisaccia's four-year tenure, though GM Gutekunst had previously expressed confidence in Bisaccia's leadership.

  • Bisaccia just finished his fourth season with the Packers.
  • Bisaccia announced his decision to step down on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.

The players

Rich Bisaccia

Bisaccia had been an NFL special teams coordinator since 2002 and just completed his fourth season in that role with the Green Bay Packers.

Matt LaFleur

The head coach of the Green Bay Packers, who expressed disappointment in Bisaccia's departure but respected his decision.

Brian Gutekunst

The general manager of the Green Bay Packers, who had previously expressed confidence in Bisaccia's leadership of the special teams unit.

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What they’re saying

“After taking some time to reflect over the last few weeks, I have made the decision to step down as the assistant head coach and special teams coordinator of the Green Bay Packers.”

— Rich Bisaccia, Former Packers Special Teams Coordinator

“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. We wish Rich, his wife, Jeanne, and the rest of their family all the best moving forward.”

— Matt LaFleur, Head Coach, Green Bay Packers

What’s next

The Packers will now begin the search for their fourth different special teams coordinator in head coach Matt LaFleur's eight seasons with the team.

The takeaway

Bisaccia's departure represents a significant change for the Packers' special teams unit, which has struggled in recent years despite the team's overall success. His exit comes as the Packers look to build on their playoff appearance and make another push for the Super Bowl, underscoring the importance of special teams in the modern NFL.