🏈 REPLACING HAFLEY! Who Should be the Next Packers Defensive Coordinator?!

🔴 REPLACING HAFLEY! Who Should be the Next Packers DC?! 🔴

Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator search 2026 news: Jeff Hafley Dolphins head coach frontrunner, Jim Leonhard Packers DC rumors, Raheem Morris and Al Harris update, and latest Packers news today.

Packer Nation, the "coaching raid" is officially underway! As of Monday, January 19, 2026, the Green Bay Packers are reportedly preparing for life after Jeff Hafley. With multiple insiders, including Tom Pelissero, reporting that Hafley is the "top contender" for the Miami Dolphins head coaching job, Matt LaFleur has already begun preliminary research on the next architect of the Green Bay defense. After a season that saw the defense fluctuate from top-5 dominance to a late-season slide following Micah Parsons' injury, the pressure is on Brian Gutekunst and LaFleur to find a coordinator who can maximize this Super Bowl-ready roster.

In this video, we break down the "Titletown Shortlist." First, we analyze the fan-favorite homecoming: Jim Leonhard. The former Badgers legend is currently the hottest DC name on the market after his elite work as the Broncos' Assistant Head Coach. We discuss the "Cowboys Threat"—Jerry Jones has already held a virtual interview with Leonhard, and the Packers must act fast to win the "Jim Leonhard Sweepstakes." Next, we look at a familiar face with deep ties to LaFleur: Raheem Morris. With Morris potentially available after the Falcons' coaching change, his "player-friendly" leadership and Super Bowl pedigree make him a "best guess" for many league insiders. We also explore the wildcard options: Could the Packers poach Al Harris from the Bears to fix the secondary? Would they look at Jim Schwartz to bring an "attitude" back to the front four? Or will LaFleur stick to the script and promote Demarcus Covington to maintain scheme continuity? We have the latest betting odds, scheme fits (3-4 vs. 4-3), and the timeline for a hire!

🕒 VIDEO CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Jeff Hafley to Miami? The Departure is Imminent 2:15 - Jim Leonhard: Why the Badgers Legend is the #1 Target 5:40 - The "Raheem Morris" Connection: Why he’s the "Safe" Bet 8:55 - Al Harris & The Secondary: Can he get the best out of Trevon Diggs? 12:10 - Scheme Debate: Should the Packers stay 4-3 or go back to 3-4? 15:30 - The "Parsons" Factor: Who can build a defense around #11? 18:45 - Outside the Box: Sean McDermott & Jim Schwartz Rumors 21:20 - Final Prediction: Who will lead the 2026 Packers Defense?

🏈 Packers DC Candidate Tracker (Jan 19, 2026):

Jim Leonhard (Broncos Asst. HC): The "Wisconsin Dream." Led a top-3 scoring defense in Denver. Currently being pursued by the Cowboys and Jets.

Raheem Morris (Former Falcons HC): Deep ties to the LaFleur/McVay coaching tree. Known for an aggressive, takeaway-heavy scheme that fits the Packers' current personnel.

Al Harris (Bears DB Coach): A Packers Hall of Famer who coached Trevon Diggs to an All-Pro season in Dallas. Poaching him from Chicago would be a massive win.

Demarcus Covington (Packers DL Coach): The internal favorite if the Packers want to keep the "Hafley System" in place for 2026.

Sean McDermott: Freshly fired by the Bills. While he likely wants an HC job, he would be the most overqualified DC candidate in franchise history.

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💬 PACKER NATION: THE DC POLL

If you can only hire ONE, who is your #1 choice: Jim Leonhard or Raheem Morris?

Should the Packers maintain the 4-3 scheme or go back to a 3-4 for Jim Leonhard?

On a scale of 1-10, how worried are you about the defense if Hafley leaves?

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