The Green Bay Packers’ coaching staff remains in a state of significant flux, with the potential departure of offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich emerging as the latest development in a dramatic offseason overhaul. This follows the team’s swift hiring of new defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon, a move that now appears to have been part of a larger, unfolding strategy.
Sources indicate Adam Stenavich is a top candidate for the Tennessee Titans’ offensive coordinator vacancy and is scheduled for a formal interview. A lateral move in title, the position would represent a major career advancement for Stenavich, as it would grant him full play-calling duties—responsibilities held in Green Bay by head coach Matt LaFleur.
This potential exit raises immediate questions about the future direction of the Packers’ offense, which already faces the integration of a new defensive scheme under Gannon. The situation suggests LaFleur may be facilitating Stenavich’s move before enacting further changes to his own staff, a theory bolstered by reports that the head coach is still “working through an additional change” for the 2026 season.
The offensive coordinator search, should Stenavich depart, could look inward. Passing game coordinator Jason Vrable is considered the most natural internal successor, with quarterbacks coach Sean Mannion also a potential candidate. The name of Nathaniel Hackett, currently a defensive analyst and LaFleur’s former OC during highly successful seasons, also lingers as a known quantity within the building.
External speculation has swirled around Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel, given his close personal and professional ties to LaFleur. However, there has been no indication of formal interest from the Packers, and such a move would require McDaniel to leave a head coaching position for a non-play-calling coordinator role, making it an extreme long shot.
The coaching carousel continues to impact Green Bay from multiple angles. New Miami Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley is expected to recruit multiple members of the Packers’ support staff to South Florida. Furthermore, the future of sought-after Broncos assistant Jim Leonard remains a point of intrigue after mutual interest with Green Bay could not materialize due to interview restrictions.
Leonard, a Wisconsin native, was a candidate for the Packers’ defensive coordinator job but could not be interviewed a second time because his Broncos were still competing in the playoffs. The Packers’ subsequent quick hire of Gannon was influenced by the need to secure their top choice amid competing interest from the Los Angeles Chargers and New York Giants.
Fan reaction to the Gannon hiring, according to a social media poll, is cautiously accepting. Nearly half of respondents found the move “okay,” while a combined majority expressed approval or neutrality. Only a vocal minority registered strong disapproval, highlighting a divide between online sentiment and broader fan base perspective.

With the Stenavich situation unresolved and the likelihood of further staff departures to Miami, General Manager Brian Gutekunst and LaFleur face a critical period of reconstruction. The offensive coordinator decision will be paramount, influencing the development of quarterback Jordan Love and an ascending young offense that finished last season ranked fifth in yards per pass attempt.
The organization’s ability to navigate this period of transition will significantly define their 2026 campaign. Stability is paramount, yet the front office has demonstrated a willingness to make aggressive, preemptive moves to secure its preferred candidates, as evidenced by the Gannon hiring. All eyes now turn to Tennessee’s decision and LaFleur’s subsequent plan for his offensive staff.
This fluid scenario underscores the interconnected nature of NFL hiring cycles, where one move triggers a cascade of others. The Packers’ strategy appears to be one of proactive adaptation, securing their primary targets while managing the inevitable attrition that follows a coaching change. The coming days will reveal whether Stenavich secures a play-calling role elsewhere and how LaFleur chooses to reinvent his offensive leadership.
The ultimate goal remains clear: build upon the momentum of a surprise run to the NFC Divisional round. Achieving that requires not only integrating a new defensive philosophy but also ensuring the offensive engine that propelled the team continues to operate at an elite level. The resolution of the offensive coordinator question is the next crucial step on that path.