Report News: Packers may lose defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as the NFL coaching carousel begins to spin, sparking concern over who’ll lead their defense next

Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan was the first head coach to be fired this season, but likely won’t be the last in the weeks ahead, across the NFL.

As the Miami Dolphins’ season continues to tailspin, and even quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has called out the coaching staff and leaders on the team, Mike McDaniel’s days and hours could be numbered in Miami Gardens.

Could the Packers lose defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley?

Packers Could Lose Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley As Coaching Carousel Spins
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is shown before their game Sunday, December 29, 2024 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings beat the Green Bay Packers 27-25.

Following a stellar first season as Packers defensive coordinator that saw takeaways and an aggressive pass rush become the bedrock of Green Bay’s defense, Jeff Hafley’s name quickly became a popular one as a potential next head coach across the league.

With the Dolphins’ job potentially coming open, there is some speculation that Hafley could be a top target.

“Hafley will be on a lot of coach-needy teams’ lists,” Vinnie Iyer writes for The Sporting News. “With his work to develop the Green Bay defense into dominance the past two years, with Micah Parsons serving as the cherry on top this season,” Iyer wrote. “He also has the strong head coaching experience of leading Boston College for four seasons before his NFL stint. He would be a good pivot from McDaniel to get the defense back on track while the offense goes through a big transition.”

Packers Could Lose Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley As Coaching Carousel Spins
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley is shown before their game against the Houston Texans Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Despite the Packers’ pass rush’s regression over the past several weeks, Green Bay is currently the NFL’s No. 4 rated total defense, which is going to bolster Hafley’s candidacy.

If the Packers make a deep postseason run, expect Hafley’s phone to ring and for it to become even more difficult for Matt LaFleur and Green Bay to keep him, after he already garnered interest last offseason.

Packers Could Lose Defensive Coordinator Jeff Hafley As Coaching Carousel Spins
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley surveys practice on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis.
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