The Seattle Seahawks are turning to a familiar face from a division rival to run their offense, hiring former 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury as their new offensive coordinator. It’s a big move for new head coach Mike Macdonald, who’s filling a key spot on his staff after Klint Kubiak left to take over as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this month.
Fleury, 47, brings with him a deep background in Kyle Shanahan’s system - and that’s no small thing. He’s been embedded in the 49ers’ offensive machine for years, working his way up from defensive quality control coach in 2019 to offensive quality control the following year, and eventually taking over the tight ends room in 2022.
Most recently, he added run game coordinator to his title before the 2025 season. That’s a clear sign of the trust and responsibility he earned inside one of the league’s most innovative offenses.
Now, he steps into a much bigger spotlight in Seattle.
This isn’t just a routine coordinator hire. The Seahawks are fresh off a Super Bowl LX title, powered by an offense that finished third in the league in scoring at 28.4 points per game. Kubiak’s departure left big shoes to fill, and Macdonald’s decision to bring in Fleury signals a desire to keep that offensive momentum rolling - but with a fresh voice and perspective.
Fleury’s experience with tight ends and the run game could be especially valuable for a Seahawks offense that thrived on balance last season. His time under Shanahan means he’s fluent in the intricacies of pre-snap motion, play-action, and the kind of misdirection that keeps defenses guessing. Expect Seattle to lean into that - not just to replicate what worked last year, but to evolve it.
And while Fleury’s never called plays at the NFL level, he’s been in the room with some of the sharpest minds in football. That matters. He understands the rhythm of a game, how to script an opening drive, how to adjust at halftime, and how to build a game plan that plays to his personnel’s strengths.
For Macdonald, a defensive-minded head coach, this hire is about trust. He needs someone who can steer the offense without constant oversight. Fleury’s track record suggests he’s ready for that responsibility.
The Seahawks are betting that the next phase of their offense doesn’t need to be a reinvention - just a smart continuation. With Fleury now in the mix, they’re hoping the blend of championship experience and fresh play-calling ideas will keep them at the top of the NFC.