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Packers Hire Cam Achord to Revamp Struggling Special Teams

2/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Green Bay Packers hired Cam Achord as their new special teams coordinator, replacing Rich Bisaccia, who resigned on February 17, 2023.
Achord, 39, previously worked as the assistant special teams coach for the New York Giants and served as the special teams coordinator for the New England Patriots from 2020 to 2023, winning Super Bowl LIII.
The Packers ranked 30th in special teams EPA last season under Bisaccia, highlighting the need for improvement.
Achord is the fourth special teams coordinator for head coach Matt LaFleur in eight seasons, reflecting ongoing challenges in this area.

History

Historical Context

The New England Patriots won Super Bowl LIII on February 3, 2019, securing their sixth championship under coach Bill Belichick. This victory tied them with the Pittsburgh Steelers for the most Super Bowl wins in history. Meanwhile, the Green Bay Packers hired Cam Achord as their fourth special teams coordinator in eight seasons, reflecting ongoing instability in their special teams, which ranked 30th in efficiency last season.

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Story summary

The Green Bay Packers hired Cam Achord as their new special teams coordinator, replacing Rich Bisaccia, who resigned on February 17, 2023.
Achord, 39, previously worked as the assistant special teams coach for the New York Giants and served as the special teams coordinator for the New England Patriots from 2020 to 2023, winning Super Bowl LIII.
The Packers ranked 30th in special teams EPA last season under Bisaccia, highlighting the need for improvement.
Achord is the fourth special teams coordinator for head coach Matt LaFleur in eight seasons, reflecting ongoing challenges in this area.

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