The third known interview surrounding the Green Bay Packers’ search for a recent defensive line coach involves former Chicago Bears defensive coordinator Eric Washington according to Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports.
The Packers are looking for a recent defensive line coach after firing Jason Rebrovich. Other reported interviews for the position include New York Jets defensive line coach Aaron Whitecotton and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers, along with two other experienced line coaches.
Washington is no different – he has been an NFL-level defensive line coach for over a decade with three teams and has served as defensive coordinator twice, including the 2024 season with the Bears.
Washington previously coached the defensive line with Northwestern (2004-07), Bears (2010), Carolina Panthers (2011-17) and Buffalo Bills (2020-23). He was the Panthers’ defensive coordinator in 2018-19 and called the Bears’ defensive tackle after Matt Eberflus was fired midway through that year.
Washington began his coaching career at the NFL level with the Bears in 2008. He was part of several great defenses in Chicago, Buffalo and Carolina.
