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Gannon charts a new, player-centric defense for the 2026 Packers
sports22 days ago

Gannon charts a new, player-centric defense for the 2026 Packers

Green Bay defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon says the 2026 defense will be a fresh, player-driven system rather than a clone of his past schemes. He’s prioritizing how players fit and play fast, violent, and takeaways, tailoring concepts from multiple stops to the Packers’ roster, while simplifying assignments to make the defense look complex to opponents. Gannon has begun assembling his staff, reviewing last season’s film, and has already added Javon Hargrave and Zaire Franklin as part of building around a veteran-young mix.

Packers brace for 2026 cap crunch and a new defensive look
sports3 months ago

Packers brace for 2026 cap crunch and a new defensive look

At the combine, Gutekunst warned that the Packers are already over the 2026 cap and must create space—likely via releases or pushing some costs into future years—while also planning extensions to stay competitive. He stressed sustainability and chasing a championship without piling up debt. The team is targeting upgrades at center and nose tackle and appears to be aligning with a 3-4/quarters defensive look under Jonathan Gannon, which could reshuffle inside linebacker and cornerback roles for 2027.

Gannon's Zimmer-Rooted Rise Shapes Packers' Defensive Vision
sports4 months ago

Gannon's Zimmer-Rooted Rise Shapes Packers' Defensive Vision

Green Bay named Jonathan Gannon as defensive coordinator, and the piece traces his path from Louisville safety to Petrino’s staff, through roles with the Falcons, Rams, Titans, Vikings, Colts, and Eagles, highlighting his strong ties to the Mike Zimmer coaching tree and discussing how those connections could influence Packers staff decisions and whether he’ll deploy a 3-4 or 4-3 defense in Green Bay.

Cardinals fine Coach Gannon $100K for sideline altercation with Demercado
sports7 months ago

Cardinals fine Coach Gannon $100K for sideline altercation with Demercado

Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon was fined $100,000 for inappropriate sideline interactions with player Emari Demercado during a game, highlighting NFL's stance on coach conduct and emphasizing the importance of respectful behavior. Gannon apologized, and no further league action was taken, but the incident underscores the need for professional conduct in football.