The Green Bay Packers are making some serious moves as they gear up for the 2026 NFL season, starting with a major vote of confidence in their head coach. Matt LaFleur, now entering his eighth year at the helm in Green Bay, has agreed to a multi-year contract extension-solidifying his place as the franchise’s long-term leader.
LaFleur has been a steady hand for the Packers, guiding them through a transitional era post-Aaron Rodgers and helping mold a young roster into a playoff-caliber team. This extension signals that the front office believes the best is still to come.
But as one door stays firmly shut, another has swung wide open. Defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is heading south to become the next head coach of the Miami Dolphins, a move that caught some by surprise but speaks to the growing respect Hafley has earned across the league. Hafley’s departure left a key vacancy on LaFleur’s staff-one the Packers wasted no time in filling.
Enter Jonathan Gannon.
Gannon, most recently the head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, is no stranger to the defensive side of the ball. Before his stint in Arizona, he built a strong reputation as a secondary coach and, more notably, as the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles.
In Philly, he helped lead a defense that was aggressive, opportunistic, and played a major role in the team’s deep postseason run. Now, he’ll be tasked with elevating a Packers defense that showed flashes but lacked consistency in key moments last season.
Gannon’s arrival brings an intriguing dynamic to Green Bay. He’s a coach with head coaching experience, which can be a valuable asset in the coordinator role-especially under a head coach like LaFleur, who handles play-calling duties on offense. Gannon will have the freedom to shape the defense in his image, and with young talent already in place, the potential is there for a significant leap.
But while the defensive side of the staff is now settled, the offensive picture could soon get a shake-up of its own.
Adam Stenavich, the Packers’ offensive coordinator, is reportedly a candidate for the same role with the Tennessee Titans. On paper, it’s a lateral move.
But there’s one key difference: in Tennessee, Stenavich would likely get to call plays-something he doesn’t do in Green Bay, where LaFleur retains that responsibility. That added autonomy could be appealing for a coach looking to prove his chops as a play-caller and potentially set himself up for future head coaching opportunities.
And let’s just say-Packers fans aren’t exactly begging him to stay.
Social media lit up over the weekend with fans practically offering to help Stenavich pack his bags. From “Please take him” to “You should definitely hire Adam Stenavich @Titans,” the sentiment was loud and clear: a change at offensive coordinator wouldn’t be the worst thing in the eyes of many Cheeseheads.
That fan reaction likely stems from an offense that, while showing promise at times, struggled with consistency in 2025. The Packers have a young quarterback, an evolving receiving corps, and a creative head coach-but the offense hasn’t quite clicked the way many expected. Whether that’s on Stenavich or simply growing pains is up for debate, but it’s clear a fresh voice in the offensive room wouldn’t be unwelcome.
Meanwhile, Tennessee is undergoing its own transformation. The Titans recently hired Robert Saleh as their new head coach.
Saleh, who spent last season as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator, has a strong defensive pedigree and a past connection to LaFleur. After being fired by the Jets in 2024, Saleh joined the Packers as an offensive adviser-yes, you read that right-where he worked closely with Stenavich.
That familiarity could give Stenavich an edge in the Titans’ search, especially if Saleh is looking for someone he already trusts to run the offense.
So, what’s next for the Packers?
They’ve locked in their head coach. They’ve brought in a proven defensive mind.
And now, they might be on the verge of reshuffling the offensive staff. It’s a pivotal offseason in Green Bay, one that could define the next chapter of LaFleur’s tenure.
If the defense takes a step forward under Gannon and the offense finds its rhythm-whether with or without Stenavich-the Packers could be a real threat in the NFC.
One thing’s for sure: the chessboard is moving in Green Bay. And the pieces are starting to fall into place.