Jordan Love Dumps Team QB Coach For Private Trainer In Shocking Move
By 813 Staff
League insiders were caught off guard as Jordan Love Dumps Team QB Coach For Private Trainer In Shocking Move, according to Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) (on June 18, 2026).
Source: https://x.com/RapSheet/status/2067561789038969318
Jordan Love walked off the field in Green Bay last season with his left shoulder in a brace, a grimace that said more than any injury report ever could. The Packers limped to a 7–10 finish, and Love spent the final month of the season watching from the sideline, wondering if the shoulder was the only thing that held him back. Now, league sources confirm, Love is taking a different kind of swing at his comeback—one that involves a private quarterback coach who has been quietly embedded with him since late May.
Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) broke the news Tuesday that Love and his personal QB coach have been working on mechanics and throwing motion away from the team facility. Those close to the situation say the relationship began after Love’s camp reached out to a trusted figure in the quarterback-development world—someone who has worked with multiple first-round picks in recent years. The front office has been quietly supportive, sources add, but has not mandated or funded the arrangement. This is entirely Love’s initiative, a sign of his urgency entering a pivotal contract season.
Why it matters: Love is entering the third year of his four-year, $220 million extension signed in 2024, and the Packers have already begun exploratory conversations about restructuring or potentially moving on after 2027. The front office, per league sources, is operating with a wait-and-see approach, but the clock is ticking. Love completed just 61.7 percent of his passes last season, with 18 touchdowns and 13 picks in 13 starts. The shoulder injury, a sprained AC joint, didn’t require surgery, but those around the team say his velocity and deep-ball accuracy visibly dipped after Week 8.
What happens next: Love and his private coach are expected to continue their work through training camp, with a focus on resetting his footwork and release point. The Packers open the preseason in mid-August against the Bengals. If the shoulder holds up and the mechanics stick, Love could buy himself more time. If not, those same league sources say the front office has already quietly scouted the 2027 quarterback class. For now, Love is betting on himself—one private session at a time.
