The Green Bay Packers are in the middle of the process to replace defensive coordinator Joe Barry. Head coach Matt LaFleur are doing interviews and has to be compliant to the Rooney Rule before making a hire.
Below, check out who the Packers have interviewed so far — the article will always be updated when a new interview is reported.
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Interviewed candidates (or interview request):
Brandon Staley, former Los Angeles Chargers head coach
Staley was the first interview made by head coach Matt LaFleur. He has been an NFL defensive coordinator just for one season, leading the Los Angeles Rams to the first place in defensive DVOA in 2020. Then, he was hired by the Los Angeles Chargers as a head coach and couldn’t replicate the success. Joe Barry worked under Staley for the Rams, and they both run the same scheme.
Report: Dianna Russini and Matt Schneidmann (The Athletic)
Aden Durde, Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach
Durde is a former NFL and minor leagues player. He started his coaching career in 2018 as an Atlanta Falcons defensive quality control. He was promoted to outside linebackers coach in 2020, and has been the Cowboys DL coach since 2021.