The Seattle Seahawks are shaking things up in the coaching department fresh off their Super Bowl LX victory. Leading the charge is a big change at offensive coordinator. With Klint Kubiak heading to the Las Vegas Raiders, Seattle has tapped Brian Fleury for the play-calling role.
Fleury joins the Seahawks from the San Francisco 49ers, where he was a key figure under Kyle Shanahan since 2019. Known for his prowess as the run game coordinator, Fleury’s background with tight ends and ground strategies is expected to fit seamlessly with the defending champs.
In another groundbreaking move, Thomas Hammock, the former head coach at Northern Illinois, is stepping in as the Seahawks' running backs coach and senior offensive assistant. According to Pete Thamel on X, Hammock is set to become the NFL’s highest-paid RB coach, choosing Seattle over several other NFL offers.
Hammock brings a wealth of experience to the table, offering Brian Fleury and Mike Macdonald a seasoned perspective on the ground game. This investment in the running backs coach position highlights Seattle's dedication to supporting their backfield, especially with Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III entering free agency.
On the defensive front, there’s a familiar face in the mix. Zach Orr, former defensive coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens, is reuniting with Mike Macdonald as the Seahawks' inside linebackers coach for 2026. Orr was highly sought after for various coordinator roles but chose to team up with Macdonald again, echoing their successful stint in Baltimore.
By pairing an offensive specialist like Hammock with a defensive strategist like Orr, Macdonald is assembling a top-tier coaching staff. These strategic hires ensure that while the sideline may see new faces, the championship foundation remains solid for another title pursuit.