The Green Bay Packers have hired Cam Achord as their new special teams coordinator, replacing Rich Bisaccia after years of inconsistent performances. Achord, 39, brings Super Bowl-winning experience from his tenure with the New England Patriots and recent work with the New York Giants. He takes over a unit that ranked among the NFL’s worst in punt returns, kickoff returns, and field goal percentage last season, with hopes of a swift turnaround.
Cam Achord’s path to Green Bay
The Packers announced Cam Achord as their new special teams coordinator on Friday, filling the league’s last open coordinator position. Achord, 39, began his coaching career in college football before joining the Patriots in 2018, where he won Super Bowl LIII and served as special teams coordinator from 2020 to 2023. He spent the past two seasons as the Giants’ assistant special teams coach before being let go during a coaching change.
Bisaccia’s late exit complicated search
Rich Bisaccia’s resignation after four seasons came more than a month after the Packers’ season ended, surprising the organization and narrowing the candidate pool. General manager Brian Gutekunst cited Bisaccia’s desire to pursue “other opportunities,” while acknowledging the timing left fewer experienced options. Despite this, head coach Matt LaFleur conducted a thorough search, interviewing at least five candidates before selecting Achord.
Special teams performance demands turnaround
In 2025, the Packers averaged just 5.6 yards per punt return, ranking 32nd in the league, and 25.2 yards per kickoff return, tied for 22nd. Their field goal percentage stood at 82.4%, placing them 23rd. These struggles, coupled with costly blocked kicks, underscored the need for immediate improvement under Achord’s leadership
Free agency could aid Achord’s plan
One potential move to bolster the special teams is signing veteran returner Gunner Olszewski, who has previously worked with Achord in both New England and New York. Olszewski’s projected market value of around $1.6–$1.8 million makes him an affordable option for the cap-conscious Packers. The free agent tampering period opens March 9, giving Green Bay a chance to quickly reunite the duo
