Seahawks Special Teams Coordinator Candidate Should Top Packers' List

Devin Fitzsimmons' work with Seattle's elite special teams unit could make him an ideal choice to replace Rich Bisaccia in Green Bay.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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The Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks had one of the best special teams units in the NFL last season, and their assistant special teams coordinator, Devin Fitzsimmons, is being eyed as a potential replacement for Rich Bisaccia as the Green Bay Packers' special teams coordinator. Fitzsimmons has a strong track record of success and could bring a championship pedigree to the Packers, who have struggled on special teams in recent years.

Why it matters

The Packers' special teams have been a consistent weakness since 2007, and they are in need of a coordinator who can turn the unit around. Fitzsimmons' experience with the Seahawks' dominant special teams unit could make him an ideal candidate to improve the Packers' special teams and give them a significant advantage in the field position battle.

The details

Fitzsimmons just completed his second season as the assistant special teams coordinator for the Seahawks, who finished third in the Packers On SI NFL Special Teams Rankings in 2025. The Seahawks excelled in several key special teams categories, including net punting average, opponent net punting average, punt-return average, opponent starting field position after a kickoff, and kickoff-return average. Fitzsimmons has credited the Seahawks' success to the coaches' ability to "out-coach the other guy" and the players' execution of the game plan.

  • Fitzsimmons just completed his second season as the Seahawks' assistant special teams coordinator in 2025.
  • The Packers are currently searching for a new special teams coordinator to replace Rich Bisaccia, whose units never cracked the top half of the Packers On SI NFL Special Teams Rankings during his four seasons with the team.

The players

Devin Fitzsimmons

The assistant special teams coordinator for the Super Bowl-champion Seattle Seahawks, who has a strong track record of success and could bring a championship pedigree to the Green Bay Packers.

Jay Harbaugh

The highly regarded special teams coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, who has worked closely with Fitzsimmons to build one of the best special teams units in the NFL.

Matt LaFleur

The head coach of the Green Bay Packers, who is currently searching for a new special teams coordinator to replace Rich Bisaccia.

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What they’re saying

“You just want to out-coach the other guy. You just want your players to be like, 'That's exactly what we talked about.' You just want them to know the look and beat the other coach. Winning the Super Bowl was a dream come true, but we know next season will be a new chapter.”

— Devin Fitzsimmons, Seahawks Assistant Special Teams Coordinator (NOLA.com)

“Devin Fitzsimmons, who just came aboard, he has about 10 years in the league and super-experienced, crazy-smart, awesome football coach. So, really thankful to have him aboard to be able to help them that transition.”

— Jay Harbaugh, Seahawks Special Teams Coordinator (Seahawks.com)

What’s next

The Packers are expected to interview Fitzsimmons and other candidates for their open special teams coordinator position in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

Devin Fitzsimmons' success in building one of the NFL's elite special teams units with the Seahawks makes him an ideal candidate to turn around the Packers' struggling special teams. His championship pedigree and innovative approach could give the Packers a significant advantage in the field position battle if he is hired as their new special teams coordinator.