The Seahawks are turning to a familiar NFC West face to take over their offense - and it's a name that’s been quietly climbing the NFL coaching ranks. Seattle is hiring Brian Fleury, formerly the San Francisco 49ers’ tight ends coach and run game coordinator, as their new offensive coordinator.
Fleury steps into the role vacated by Klint Kubiak, who was named head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this month. That’s a big seat to fill - Kubiak helped guide an offense that finished third in the league in scoring last season, averaging 28.4 points per game, and played a major role in Seattle’s Super Bowl LX championship run.
Now, Mike Macdonald, fresh off his first title as head coach, plugs a key hole on his staff with a coach who’s been molded in one of the NFL’s most innovative offensive systems.
Fleury, 47, has spent the bulk of his career working alongside Kyle Shanahan, starting back in 2014 with the Cleveland Browns. After a five-year gap, Shanahan brought Fleury onto his 49ers staff in 2019 as a defensive quality control coach - a role that often serves as a crash course in breaking down film and understanding scheme from the ground up. In 2020, Fleury transitioned to the offensive side of the ball, and by 2022, he was leading San Francisco’s tight ends room.
That tight ends group - headlined by All-Pro George Kittle - has been a cornerstone of Shanahan’s offense, not just in the passing game but as a vital cog in the run game. Fleury’s promotion to run game coordinator ahead of the 2025 season speaks volumes about how much trust the 49ers had in his ability to design and implement one of the league’s most complex and effective rushing attacks.
Now, he brings that expertise to Seattle - a team that already boasts a strong offensive identity and a championship roster. The Seahawks aren’t looking for a rebuild; they’re looking for continuity and evolution. Fleury’s background suggests he can provide both.
His experience working across both sides of the ball, especially under a coach like Shanahan, gives him a well-rounded football IQ that should translate well to calling plays and building game plans. And while he hasn’t been a play-caller at the NFL level yet, his steady rise and the responsibilities he’s handled in San Francisco indicate he’s ready for the leap.
For Macdonald, a defensive-minded head coach, having an offensive coordinator who can independently manage that side of the ball is critical. Fleury’s track record in developing tight ends, coordinating the run game, and operating in a system that thrives on precision and balance makes him an intriguing fit.
The Seahawks are betting on a coach who’s been sharpening his tools in the background of one of the NFL’s sharpest offensive minds. Now, Fleury gets his shot to take center stage - and to keep Seattle’s offense humming at a championship level.