The Green Bay Packers have been left ‘disappointed’ after highly rated assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia suddenly quit his job.
The 65-year-old has worked alongside Matt LaFleur for the last four years but in a statement this week, he revealed that he is stepping down after a period of reflection.
‘I would like to thank everyone in the organization for their dedication and commitment,’ Bisaccia said. ‘The people in this building make it a special place to work.’
Furthermore, he didn’t appear to rule out a return to football with another team, adding: ‘Coaching for the Green Bay Packers was truly an honor, and I will always be grateful for my time here.
‘I look forward to whatever is next for me and my family, and I wish nothing but the best for everyone in the organization.’
LaFleur admitted he was upset at losing Bisaccia but praised the time he had given the team over the last few years.
Rich Bisaccia has suddenly quit the coaching role he held with the Green Bay Packers
Head coach Matt LaFleur recently signed a new deal to remain with the team moving forward
‘While we are disappointed to lose a person and coach as valuable as Rich, we respect his decision to step down,’ LaFleur said.
‘Rich was a tremendous resource to me and our entire coaching staff who had a profound impact on our players and our culture throughout the building.
‘We can’t thank him enough for his contributions to our team over the last four years.’
The news is a blow for LaFleur given he signed a new multi-year contract with the Packers in January amid rumors that he could have been fired.
The team went 9-8-1 in 2025 before losing in the playoffs to the Chicago Bears, their fierce rivals. But there is also enough reason for optimism as attention turns to 2026.
Micah Parsons and tight end Tucker Kraft both got ruled out of last season with ACL injuries – their returns will hold the key to how successful 2026 is in Green Bay.
Under LaFleur’s guidance, the team have made the playoffs in all but one of his seven seasons.
But future success will now come without the presence of Bisaccia.