Seahawks Hire 49ers TE Coach Brian Fleury as Offensive Coordinator

Fleury's hire brings continuity from the Shanahan coaching tree to Seattle's offense.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Seattle Seahawks have hired San Francisco 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury to be their new offensive coordinator, replacing the recently departed Klint Kubiak. Fleury, who has been with the 49ers since 2019, was heavily involved in their ground attack and run game coordination. His hire is expected to provide continuity for quarterback Sam Darnold as the Seahawks look to defend their division title.

Why it matters

The Seahawks' offense was highly successful last season, so maintaining continuity was a priority after losing OC Klint Kubiak to the Raiders. Fleury's familiarity with the Shanahan coaching system and the Seahawks' division rivals should help ease the transition.

The details

Fleury was the 49ers' tight ends coach and run game coordinator last season. His intimate knowledge of the Seahawks' NFC West rivals, as well as his experience in the Shanahan coaching tree, made him an attractive candidate to replace the departed Kubiak. While this will be Fleury's first time as an offensive coordinator, head coach Mike Macdonald is expected to provide support and guidance as Fleury takes over the offense.

  • The Seahawks hired Fleury on Sunday, February 16, 2026.

The players

Brian Fleury

The new offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, previously the tight ends coach and run game coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.

Klint Kubiak

The former offensive coordinator for the Seattle Seahawks, who recently left to become the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.

Sam Darnold

The starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks.

Mike Macdonald

The head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, who is expected to provide support and guidance to Fleury as he takes over the offense.

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What they’re saying

“Fleury was heavily involved in San Francisco's ground attack, as his official position last season was tight ends/run game coordinator.”

— Nick Wagoner and Brady Henderson, ESPN reporters (ESPN)

“With Fleury coming from the same Shanahan coaching line as Kubiak, the continuity will be kept largely in tact for quarterback Sam Darnold.”

— Brady Henderson, ESPN reporter (ESPN)

What’s next

The Seahawks will begin their title defense with Fleury as their new offensive coordinator, and he will work closely with head coach Mike Macdonald to implement the team's offensive strategy.

The takeaway

The Seahawks have made a surprising but logical hire in Brian Fleury, bringing in a coach with deep knowledge of their division rivals and experience in the Shanahan offense. This move should help provide continuity for their offense as they look to defend their division title.