The Green Bay Packers have confirmed reports that six assistant coaches, have been released by head coach Mike McCarthy.
The firings include Defensive Coordinator Bob Sanders, Defensive Ends Coach Carl Hairston, Defensive Tackles Coach Robert Nunn, Secondary Coach Kurth Schottenheimer, Defensive Nickel Package/Cornerbacks Coach Lionel Washington and Strength & conditioning Coordinator Rock Gullickson.
“These are difficult decisions,” McCarthy said. “I hold each of these men in high regard on a personal level, and I want to thank them for their service to the Green Bay Packers.”