The Green Bay Packers are planning to hire Los Angeles Chargers defensive passing game coordinator/linebackers coach Joe Barry as their next defensive coordinator, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky.
The Packers chose not to renew the contract of former defensive coordinator Mike Pettine after a 2020 season that saw the defense finish ninth in yards allowed and 13th in points allowed. He had held the role since the 2018 season.
Head coach Matt LaFleur told reporters that the team needed to move in a new direction on the defensive side of the ball:
"Just really grateful for what Mike brought to us.