Packers Reportedly “Leaning Toward” 1 Defensive Coordinator Candidate
Alek Arend
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The Packers need a new defensive coordinator, and head coach Matt LaFleur is zeroing in on one potential candidate.
Green Bay opted to not renew former defensive coordinator Mike Pettine’s contract with the organization this off-season, which wasn’t all too surprising. Pettine’s defense underwhelmed throughout the postseason.
The Packers are now in need of a new coordinator on the defensive side of the ball. Green Bay is reportedly “leaning toward” Joe Barry.
Barry was the Rams’ linebackers and assistant head coach during the 2020 season. He spent time together with LaFleur in Los Angeles in 2017.
Green Bay defensive coordinator Mike Pettine won't return to the team next season and special teams coordinator Shawn Mennenga has been fired after the Packers' second straight NFC championship game loss last Sunday. The Packers said in an announcement late Friday afternoon that Pettine would not be back next season. ESPN reported that Pettine's contract expired at the end of this season.