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Update: Packers Hire ‘Stud’ Coach Jonathan Gannon as Defensive Coordinator

Note: This is our story from when Jonathan Gannon was scheduled to interview for the Green Bay Packers’ defensive coordinator vacancy. A fresh story will post soon.

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Packers Hiring Jonathan Gannon As Defensive Coordinator

According to Tom Pelissero, the Packers are hiring former Cardinals HC Jonathan Gannon as their defensive coordinator. There was a report that there was mutual interest between Green Bay and Broncos secondary coach Jim Leonhard, who had strong ties to Wisconsin.

Green Bay Packers News / PackersTalk.com / January 25

Packers Offseason 2026: Most Important Dates To Be Aware Of!

Well, the Green Bay Packers’ offseason has started much earlier than any of us really wanted. Once again. And while we all wait for the Packers to announce coaching staff changes – including who will be the new defensive coordinator – now is a good time to review some of the key dates and milestones for the upcoming offseason.

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The 'NFL tight end receiving leaders' quiz

How many of the tight ends to eclipse the 5,000-receiving-yard milestone in their NFL career can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 10 rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

Jon Gruden News / WI Sports Heroics / January 25

Packers’ QB move after brutal playoff exit draws reaction from Jon Gruden

It is still very early in their offseason, but the Green Bay Packers surely have their eyes set already on having a huge bounce-back campaign in the 2026 NFL campaign after the painful way their 2025 season concluded.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / January 24

Green Bay Packers: Steelers OC leaves for Buckeyes gig in wake of Mike McCarthy hiring

Hours after the Pittsburgh Steelers leaked the hiring of former Packers head coach Mike McCarthy, offensive coordinator Arthur Smith reportedly reached an agreement with Ohio State, marking his return to college football for the first time since 2010.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / January 24

Green Bay Packers: Dolphins reveal Jeff Hafley’s new hire for offensive coordinator

In his first year as head coach of the Miami Dolphins, former Packers DC Jeff Hafley will not be pilfering a member of Green Bay’s staff for the role of offensive coordinator.

Keisean Nixon News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 24

Packers 2025 Season Report Card: Grading Keisean Nixon, Cornerbacks

The Green Bay Packers’ top three cornerbacks in 2025, Keisean Nixon, Carrington Valentine and Nate Hobbs, combined to give up 14 touchdowns while intercepting only one pass.

Quay Walker News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 24

Packers 2025 Season Report Card: Grading Quay Walker, Linebackers

The final tally shows the Green Bay Packers totaled 1,075 tackles during the 2025 season. More than 30 percent were made by the linebacker trio of Quay Walker, Edgerrin Cooper and Isaiah McDuffie.

Green Bay Packers News / Green Bay Packers on SI / January 24

Everything Changed for Packers on Cold Saturday Night Four Years Ago

Let’s turn back the clock to January 2022. It’s a cold, snowy Saturday night at Lambeau Field. The Green Bay Packers are the NFC’s top seed after a 13-4 regular season.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / January 24

Green Bay Packers legend Mike McCarthy lands Pittsburgh Steelers head coaching job

Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy continues to add to what could end up being a Pro Football Hall of Fame resume. With a regular season record of 172-112-2, he already ranks 15th all time in wins by a head coach in league history, and he has led two of the NFL’s most storied franchises, the Packers and Dallas Cowboys.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Rasheed Walker News / Field Level Media / January 24

Packers OL Rasheed Walker arrested at airport on gun charge

Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Rasheed Walker was arrested Friday at LaGuardia Airport in New York after he attempted to check a bag that contained a firearm.

NFL News / WI Sports Heroics / January 24

Green Bay Packers: former coach 'firmly in the mix' to be next head coach of the Arizona Cardinals

The Green Bay Packers were not one of the 10 NFL franchises who chose to move on from their head coach following the 2025 season. Instead, they agreed to a contract extension with head coach Matt LaFleur, who will remain in the role for the foreseeable future.

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The 'NFL undrafted receiving leaders' quiz

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

Green Bay Packers News / Total Pro Sports / January 24

Green Bay Packers Star Arrested At LaGuardia Airport On Serious Charges

Authorities arrested a Green Bay Packers star on Friday at LaGuardia Airport in New York. The Packers have been on vacation since the wild-card round, where they suffered another painful loss to the Chicago Bears (31-27), ending their season on a low note.

Green Bay Packers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 24