TheGreen Bay Packershave filled their vacancy at defensive coordinator with formerArizona Cardinalshead coachJonathan Gannon, according tomultiplereports.JonathanGannon was fired by the Cardinalson Jan. 5, following a disappointing 3-14 season, his third and final year with the team. He finished with a record of 15-36 with theCardinals.Gannon joins thePackers' staff after the departure of former defensive coordinatorJeff Hafley, who was hired as the Miami Dolphins' new head coach. The Packers were the NFC's No. 7 seed in this year's playoffs after finishing the 2025 season with a 9-7-1 record.
A dreaded day on the NFL calendar has arrived:"Black Monday," with teams often taking swift action to shake up their coaching staffs and front offices with the season complete.
In the shake up, the Las Vegas Raiders fired Pete Carroll after a 3-14 season that landed it the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
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The Atlanta Falcons fired head coach Raheem Morris after an 8-9 record for the 2025 season." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
After being let go by the Cleveland Browns, Stefanski is expected to speak with the Atlanta Falcons, New York Giants and Tennessee Titans about their coaching vacancies, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Browns finished the 2025 season with a 5-12 record." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
The Arizona Cardinals are moving on from coach Jonathan Gannon after three seasons, the team announced Monday. The Cardinals finished the 2025 season with a 3-14 record under Gannon. " style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
The New York Giants fired Brian Daboll in November. The Giants finished the 2025 season with a 4-13 record." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> NFL Black Monday: See the teams that cut ties with head coaches
A dreaded day on theNFLcalendar has arrived:
"Black Monday,"with teams often taking swift action to shake up their coaching staffs and front offices with the season complete.In the shake up, the Las Vegas Raidersfired Pete Carrollafter a 3-14 season that landed itthe No. 1 pickinthe 2026 NFL Draft.
Gannon interviewed twice for the job this week, positioning himself as a favorite for the position. Instead of waiting through the weekend to make the hire, which might have given LaFleur a chance to speak withDenver Broncosdefensive passing game coordinator and former Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, thePackersclosed the position swiftly.
Before getting his shot at being an NFL head coach, Gannon was thePhiladelphia Eaglesdefensive coordinator for two seasons, including their Super Bowl run in 2022. Gannon rose through the coaching ranks as a defensive backs coach, working with theIndianapolis ColtsandMinnesota Vikingsbefore arriving in Philadelphia.
Gannon will have a chance to rehabilitate his future head-coaching prospects with a Packers defense stacked on talent, starting with Micah Parsons.
Contributing: Ryan Wood, Green Bay Press-Gazette, part of the USA TODAY Network.
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