Green Bay Packers Narrow List of Candidates to Replace Rich Bisaccia as Special Teams Coordinator

Head coach Matt LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst are prioritizing NFL experience and schematic continuity as they evaluate replacements. According to league sources, the Packers have trimmed their list to a handful of former special teams coordinators and veteran assistants currently available for interviews.

Among the names drawing serious consideration is Marquice Williams, formerly of the Atlanta Falcons. Williams brings five seasons of coordinator experience and is widely respected around the league for his leadership and player development. His background working under Arthur Smith and Raheem Morris also creates indirect ties to LaFleur’s coaching tree.

Tom McMahon, who most recently served with the Las Vegas Raiders, is another experienced candidate under review. McMahon has over a decade of coordinator experience across multiple franchises, offering familiarity with the evolving special teams rules and the NFL’s dynamic kickoff format.

Ben Kotwica and Derius Swinton II have also surfaced as potential options. Both have prior coordinator experience and are currently in assistant roles, meaning Green Bay could pursue them without major contractual complications. Kotwica’s extensive résumé across several organizations makes him an intriguing veteran fallback option.

The Packers are expected to avoid dipping into the college ranks, as NFL special teams responsibilities differ significantly from the collegiate game. LaFleur is believed to favor someone who understands league-specific nuances, particularly with the newer kickoff rules and return structures.

Internally, Cory Harkey remains the only holdover from the previous special teams staff. While a promotion is not being ruled out, the organization appears focused on bringing in a proven outside voice to lead the unit.

Special teams has quietly been a stabilizing force for Green Bay in recent seasons, and the franchise does not want to lose momentum in that phase of the game. With free agency approaching and roster decisions looming, filling this role quickly is considered a priority.

A final decision is expected in the coming days as interviews continue. The Packers’ narrowed list signals that clarity may soon follow in what was an unexpected coaching transition.