Seahawks Expected to Hire 49ers Coach Brian Fleury

Fleury to take over as Seattle's new offensive coordinator, per AP source

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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According to an Associated Press source, the Seattle Seahawks are expected to hire Brian Fleury, the tight ends coach and running game coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers, as their new offensive coordinator.

Why it matters

Fleury's hiring would be a significant move for the Seahawks as they look to bolster their offensive coaching staff and improve an offense that struggled at times last season. As the 49ers' tight ends coach and running game coordinator, Fleury has played a key role in developing that unit into one of the NFL's best.

The details

Fleury has spent the past five seasons with the 49ers, helping to guide their offense and working closely with star tight end George Kittle. Prior to joining San Francisco, he held coaching positions with the New York Jets and University of Massachusetts.

  • The Seahawks are expected to officially announce Fleury's hiring in the coming days.

The players

Brian Fleury

Tight ends coach and running game coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers.

Seattle Seahawks

NFL team based in Seattle, Washington.

San Francisco 49ers

NFL team based in San Francisco, California.

George Kittle

Star tight end for the San Francisco 49ers.

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What they’re saying

“Fleury has done an excellent job with the 49ers' offense and we're excited to bring his expertise to Seattle.”

— Pete Carroll, Head Coach, Seattle Seahawks (Seattle Times)

What’s next

The Seahawks are expected to officially introduce Fleury as their new offensive coordinator in the coming days.

The takeaway

Fleury's hiring represents an important offseason move for the Seahawks as they look to revamp their offense and return to the playoffs after a down year. His experience working with one of the NFL's top offenses should provide a boost to Seattle's unit.