Green Bay, Wisconsin – January 26, 2026
Adam Stenavich’s decision to step away from the Green Bay Packers was not the result of a sudden fallout or a single disappointing season. Instead, it reflected a deeper realization that had been forming quietly behind the scenes — that his vision as an offensive coach no longer aligned with the way the Packers’ offense was being led.
Stenavich, who has served as Green Bay’s offensive coordinator since 2022, remains officially under contract with the team. However, his decision to interview for the same role with the Tennessee Titans marked a clear signal that his future in Green Bay had become uncertain, particularly after the Packers doubled down on continuity by extending head coach Matt LaFleur and reshaping the defensive staff.
The backdrop to this moment was a frustrating 2025 season. While Green Bay ranked inside the league’s top 10 in yards per play, the offense struggled to translate efficiency into points. The Packers finished outside the top tier in scoring offense, closed the season on a five-game losing streak, and were eliminated in the Wild Card round by the Chicago Bears. Turnovers mounted, the passing game lacked rhythm, and the running attack never found sustained traction. Even the offensive line, long considered Stenavich’s strongest area, took a noticeable step back.
As pressure mounted, Stenavich increasingly became the public face of the offense’s shortcomings. Internally, however, the situation was more complex. Despite holding the title of offensive coordinator, Stenavich did not control play-calling duties. Matt LaFleur has remained the primary architect of the offense since taking over as head coach, retaining final authority over scheme, tempo, and in-game decisions.
Over time, that dynamic created tension. According to league sources familiar with the situation, Stenavich felt his ability to fully implement his ideas was limited. While he respected LaFleur and valued his time in Green Bay, he began to believe that his growth as a coach required an environment where his offensive voice carried greater weight.
“I’ve always believed in collaboration,” Stenavich said in a private conversation relayed by a source close to him. “But at some point, you have to be honest with yourself about whether you’re in the right place to do your best work. I need to feel aligned with how the offense is run and how decisions are made.”
The timing of his potential exit raised eyebrows around the league. It came shortly after the Packers clarified their long-term direction by reinforcing LaFleur’s authority and appointing a new defensive coordinator, moves that suggested stability at the top but uncertainty beneath it. In Tennessee, by contrast, the opportunity reportedly includes a clearer mandate and greater autonomy for the next offensive coordinator.
If Stenavich does depart, Green Bay may look inward for his replacement, possibly elevating a familiar face from within the staff or revisiting a previous assistant. Yet many around the league believe that changing coordinators alone will not address the larger issue. As long as LaFleur maintains full control over play-calling, the structure that constrained Stenavich will remain in place.
Stenavich’s situation serves as more than a coaching subplot. It is a reminder that modern NFL offenses are shaped as much by organizational philosophy as by play design. For Green Bay, the question is no longer just who calls the plays, but whether the system itself allows its coaches to operate at their highest level.
For Stenavich, the decision was not about walking away from the Packers. It was about moving toward a role where his ideas, authority, and identity as an offensive leader could finally align.
