Green Bay Packers Set To Interview Super Bowl Winning Assistant For Special Teams Coordinator

The Green Bay Packers are in the midst of an unexpected search for a new special teams coordinator, and they may have found a promising candidate from a championship-caliber staff. According to reports, the Packers have interviewed Seattle Seahawks assistant special teams coach Devin Fitzsimmons for the vacancy left by Rich Bisaccia.

Green Bay Packers To Interview Devin Fitzsimmons

While losing a coordinator late in the offseason is never ideal, it presents an opportunity for head coach Matt LaFleur to bring in fresh ideas. Fitzsimmons, coming off a successful stint with one of the NFL’s top special teams units, brings the kind of resume that should intrigue Packers fans looking for stability in the third phase of the game.

A Resume Built on Success in Seattle

Devin Fitzsimmons is not a newcomer to the league. With 11 years of NFL assistant experience, he has paid his dues working under respected coordinators across multiple organizations, including stops in Arizona, Carolina, and Detroit. However, it is his most recent work with the Seattle Seahawks that makes him such a compelling candidate for Green Bay.

Over the last two seasons in Seattle, Fitzsimmons worked under special teams coordinator Jay Harbaugh, helping to build a unit that became a legitimate weapon. In 2025, the Seahawks’ special teams were elite, ranking third in DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average). They weren’t just solid; they were dynamic. The unit produced two punt return touchdowns and a kickoff return touchdown during the regular season, proving they could change the momentum of a game in an instant.

Furthermore, the Seahawks received high marks from Pro Football Focus and finished near the top of almost every major statistical category. This success continued into the postseason, where their special teams play was instrumental in their deep playoff run. For a Packers team that has often treated special teams as an afterthought or a liability, hiring someone from a culture where it is a strength would be a significant shift.

Why Fitzsimmons Fits the Packers

The Packers need more than just a manager for their special teams; they need a developer of talent. Green Bay’s roster is notoriously young, and special teams units are often populated by rookies and second-year players trying to carve out a role. Fitzsimmons has a track record of getting high-level production out of his units, particularly in the return game—an area where Green Bay struggled mightily last season.

The Packers finished last in the league in punt-return average and near the bottom in kickoff returns. In contrast, Fitzsimmons helped scheme a return game in Seattle that was feared by opponents. If he can bring even a fraction of that explosiveness to Lambeau Field, it would provide a massive boost to Jordan Love and the offense.

Additionally, his experience working with elite specialists like kicker Jason Myers and punter Michael Dickson suggests he knows how to manage and maximize top-tier talent. With the Packers potentially holding an open competition at kicker this offseason, having a coordinator with a sharp eye for specialist mechanics will be crucial.

The Challenge Ahead in Green Bay

If hired, Devin Fitzsimmons would face a tall task. The special teams culture in Green Bay has improved under Bisaccia, but on-field consistency has remained elusive. The unit has not cracked the top 10 in league rankings in nearly two decades. Breaking that streak requires more than just good schemes; it requires getting buy-in from the bottom of the roster and instilling a level of discipline that has been lacking.

He would also need to navigate immediate roster questions. With key contributors like Romeo Doubs (who handled punt returns) hitting free agency, Fitzsimmons might need to identify and groom a new return specialist immediately.

However, the “glass half full” perspective, as GM Brian Gutekunst noted, is that the Packers are taking their time to find the right fit. By interviewing a rising star like Devin Fitzsimmons, Green Bay is casting a wide net to ensure the next coordinator can finally turn their special teams from a question mark into an exclamation point.