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Packers defensive
coordinator Mike Pettine is done in Green Bay.
Technically, Pettine's contract is expiring but the Packers are
splitting with the former head coach and longtime coordinator in
the aftermath of the NFC Championship game loss to the Tampa Bay
Buccaneers.
Pettine was retained by head coach Matt LaFleur in 2019 and
spent the past three seasons -- one under Mike McCarthy -- as
defensive coordinator.
"We want to thank Mike for his commitment to the Packers for the
last three seasons. He was an important part of our success. As
a first-time head coach, he was also an invaluable resource for
us during our time together," said LaFleur in a statement. "We
wish Mike, Megan, and the rest of their family the best moving
forward."
LaFleur's next hire will be the Packers' third defensive
coordinator in five seasons. Dom Capers was fired by McCarthy
after the 2017 season.
The Packers also officially dismissed special teams coordinator
Shawn Mennenga.
(Field Level Media)
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