Gutekunst Explains Bisaccia Departure as Packers Begin Special Teams Search

Green Bay GM Brian Gutekunst said Rich Bisaccia left for other opportunities rather than retirement, giving the Packers time to thoroughly evaluate candidates as Matt LaFleur searches for a new special teams coordinator. The team has struggled to finish in the top half of the league in special teams and is weighing roster implications (including potential returner and kicker roles) while LaFleur interviews candidates such as Tom McMahon, Cameron Achord, Kyle Wilber, Devin Fitzsimmons, Matthew Smiley, and Sam Sewell. The decision comes amid the NFL coaching carousel, with the Packers aiming to stabilize a unit that finished 23rd in kickoff return and last in punt return, and with Brandon McManus and Lucas Havrisik in play for the kicker spot.