Packers Special Teams Coach Bisaccia Steps Down

Green Bay, Wis. Rich Bisaccia, the Green Bay Packers' special teams coordinator and assistant head coach, stepped down from his role this week after four seasons with the team, prompting the organization to begin interviews for a replacement amid broader coaching staff changes.

Bisaccia, 65, announced his decision following weeks of reflection, marking the first break in his 43-year coaching career that began in 1983. He joined the Packers in 2022 following a stint as interim head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021, where he led the team to a 7-5 record and a playoff appearance before a wild-card loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. In Green Bay, Bisaccia's units ranked seventh in the NFL in field-position margin over four years and tied for second with 42 kickoff returns of at least 30 yards from 2022 to 2025. He was promoted to assistant head coach in March 2023, reflecting his influence beyond special teams.

In a statement released through the team, Bisaccia expressed gratitude for his time in Green Bay. "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," he said. "I am...