Rich Bisaccia Steps Down as Packers Special Teams Coordinator

Green Bay Packers fans hoping for a revamp of the special teams unit are getting their wish. Rich Bisaccia, the Packers’ special teams coordinator, is stepping down from his position, as first reported by Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. The Packers confirmed the news via their official social media channels.

Bisaccia spent the last four seasons leading the Packers’ special teams, also holding the title of Assistant Head Coach for the past three years. Prior to joining Green Bay, he served as the interim head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021.

A Statement of Gratitude, Not Retirement

In a statement released through the team’s website, Bisaccia expressed his gratitude to the organization and its leadership. He stated, “I look forward to whatever is next for me and my family, and I wish nothing but the best for everyone in the organization.” Notably, Bisaccia did not mention retirement, suggesting he intends to continue his coaching career in the NFL. This voluntary resignation also benefits the Packers, as they avoid the need to buy out the remaining years of his contract.

A Look at Bisaccia’s Tenure with the Packers

Bisaccia’s arrival in Green Bay followed a particularly painful playoff loss in 2021, where special teams miscues – including a blocked field goal and a blocked punt returned for a touchdown – contributed to a Divisional Playoff defeat against the San Francisco 49ers. Unfortunately, significant improvement under his leadership proved elusive.

According to rankings compiled by Bill Huber of SI.com, the Packers finished 20th in special teams performance in 2025. Prior to that, they ranked 22nd, 27th, and 17th in his first three seasons, demonstrating a lack of consistent progress. The 2025 season was particularly challenging, with struggles in both return and place-kicking phases.

• Place Kicking: Brandon McManus converted only 80% of his field goal attempts, struggling from beyond 40 yards (6-for-12).
• Punt Returns: The Packers averaged a meager 5.6 yards per punt return.
• Kickoff Returns: The team finished 22nd in the league with an average of 25.2 yards per kickoff return.

The coverage teams were a relative bright spot, and punter Daniel Whelan led the NFL in gross punting average, also ranking highly in net average. However, overall, the special teams unit failed to meet expectations.

What’s Next for the Packers?

Bisaccia’s departure comes at a challenging time in the coaching hiring cycle. Many top special teams coaches have already secured positions with other teams. The Packers will likely be evaluating a second tier of candidates to find a suitable replacement. This coaching change adds to the significant turnover on the Packers’ staff, following the departure of defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley to the Miami Dolphins and several of his assistants.

The Packers face a crucial decision in finding a special teams coordinator who can finally deliver the consistent performance the team and its fans have been seeking. You can find more information about NFL coaching changes on NFL.com.