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Reports: Packers to hire ex-Cards coach Jonathan Gannon as DC

By Thomson Reuters Jan 25, 2026 | 10:29 AM

The Green Bay Packers are set to hire former ‍Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon as their defensive coordinator, multiple media outlets reported ‌on Sunday.

Gannon would ‌replace Jeff Hafley, who spent the past two seasons running the Packers’ defense ​before accepting the head coaching position ‍with the ​Miami Dolphins on ​Monday.

Gannon, 42, interviewed for ‍several defensive coordinator positions throughout the league after being fired by the Cardinals ‍on Jan. 5.

The Cardinals finished 3-14 in the recently ‍completed ‍season and 15-36 ​over three ​campaigns ⁠with Arizona.

Prior to ‌taking the job, Gannon spent two seasons as the defensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles.

–Field Level ⁠Media