Karl Scott isn’t headed anywhere-at least not yet. Despite drawing interest from teams around the league looking to fill defensive coordinator roles, the Seattle Seahawks’ defensive backs coach and pass game coordinator is expected to remain in the Pacific Northwest for another season. And for a team coming off a Super Bowl run, that’s a big deal.
Scott has been with the Seahawks since 2022, initially joining Pete Carroll’s staff and quickly becoming a vital part of the defensive brain trust. This offseason, both the Arizona Cardinals and Washington Commanders brought him in for interviews as they searched for new defensive coordinators.
Arizona ultimately decided to stick with continuity, retaining Nick Rallis from Jonathan Gannon’s staff. Washington, meanwhile, tapped former Vikings assistant Daronte Jones for the role.
That leaves just a few coordinator jobs still open-New England, Las Vegas, and Cleveland. The Patriots are expected to promote from within, especially after shifting Terrell Williams (now thankfully cancer-free) into a new role. That narrows the field to the Raiders and Browns, and while Las Vegas is still exploring options-including an upcoming interview with Seahawks safeties coach Jeff Howard-it appears Scott won’t be making that leap this offseason.
And that’s excellent news for Seattle.
Scott has been instrumental in shaping one of the league’s most dynamic secondaries. He’s helped mold top draft picks like Devon Witherspoon into immediate impact players, while also developing undrafted talents like Ty Okada into reliable contributors. It’s that blend of high-end talent and depth-coached up and ready to play-that helped power the Seahawks to the top of the defensive rankings and, ultimately, to a Lombardi Trophy.
This isn’t just about retaining a coach-it’s about preserving the identity of a defense that’s become the backbone of Seattle’s championship push. With Scott staying on board, the Seahawks keep a key piece of their coaching puzzle in place as they gear up for a title defense in 2026.