"Gannon will replace Jeff Hafley, who became the Miami Dolphins' head coach last week after two seasons running the Packers defense. In Green Bay, Gannon will take over a defense that includes reigning first-team All Pro defensive end Micah Parsons and second-team All Pro safety Xavier McKinney. He will become the fourth defensive coordinator in coach Matt LaFleur's eight seasons in Green Bay."
"Gannon was fired by the Cardinals after a 3-14 record this season and went 15-36 in three seasons as Arizona's head coach. A source told ESPN that LaFleur "loved the fact that [Gannon has] sat in the [head coach's] chair." A source also said Gannon was drawing interest from both Jim Harbaugh and John Harbaugh for their respective defensive coordinator openings with the Los Angeles Chargers and New York Giants, and if the Packers had waited any longer, they might have lost out on Gannon."
Jonathan Gannon has been hired as the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator, replacing Jeff Hafley. Gannon will lead a defense that includes Micah Parsons and Xavier McKinney. He becomes the fourth defensive coordinator in Matt LaFleur's eight seasons. Gannon was fired by the Arizona Cardinals after a 3-14 season and a 15-36 record over three seasons as head coach. LaFleur valued Gannon's prior head-coaching experience. Gannon drew interest from Jim and John Harbaugh for coordinator roles. The Packers could not interview Broncos assistant Jim Leonhard because Denver was scheduled for the AFC Championship Game.
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