The Green Bay Packers are in the market for a new defensive line coach after moving on from former defensive line coach Jason Rebrovich.
They apparently already have an interview set up.
According to NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, Green Bay is set to interview Jets defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton.
That could be a potentially big move for an ascending Green Bay defense.
The #Packers are set to interview #Jets DL coach Aaron Whitecotton for their now-vacant DL coach job, source said. @RobDemovsky reported GB moved on from Jason Rebrovich.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 17, 2025
Under the leadership of first-year defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, Green Bay finished this season ranked sixth in total defense, seventh in rushing defense, fourth in takeaways, and sixth in scoring defense.
By most accounts, this was a top-10 defense that really came on during the middle of the season.
But now, the team needs a new defensive line coach, and Whitecotton could fit the profile.
Whitecotton has become one of the league’s better defensive line coaches, as he has had roles with the Jets, San Francisco 49ers, and Buffalo Bills in previous years.
The Jets have had a top-five defense each of the last three seasons, which is largely thanks to the play of the defensive line.
Whitecotton has helped defensive lineman Quinnen Williams turn into a superstar, as he has with young edge-rusher Jermaine Johnson.
It would be a big move for the Packers if they could ultimately hire him.
Seeing as the Packers are currently in win-now mode and with the Jets looking for a new head coach, Whitecotton could be getting a jump on looking for a new gig.
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